Grade: P5

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Contract duration: 1 year renewable

Posting Date Oct 28, 2019, 12:35:41 PM

Closing Date Nov 17, 2019, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Location Congo, The Democratic Republic of the-Kinshasa

Organization AF_COD Democratic Republic of Congo

Schedule Full-time

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To develop national skills in implementing routine and supplemental immunisation and establish an effective disease surveillance system in view of polio eradication, neonatal tetanus elimination and measles elimination

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Develop and reinforce national surveillance system for AFP/EPI, monitor the completeness and effectiveness of reporting and the use of surveillance performance indicators at the district level;2. Provide information on the progress of the Polio Eradication Initiative and other EPI-related activities to the Regional Advisor VPD/AFRO including:Monthly AFP line list and aggregated surveillance data on measles and neonatal tetanus in the country;Annual incidence of EPI target diseases in the country and routine coverage achieved;Data on supplementary immunization activities carried out in the country; 3. Assist the national authorities in the preparation of quality NIDs and other supplementary immunization activities for disease control; 4. Initiate evaluation of country programmes and assist national authorities to develop national plans of action in relation to requirements of the EPI disease control goals. Review country level surveillance and identify the need for changes in national strategies;5. Organize and conduct training activities and inter-country meetings to exchange experience within the region. 6. Provide supervisory role for all country IVD staff under his responsibility, including performance evaluations.7. Any other duties assigned by the WHO RepresentativeAchievement Activities Include: Attainment of AFP and accelerated disease control surveillance indicatorsTechnical assistance for routine EPI strengthening Effective management of IVD staff

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced University degree in medicine or doctorate in health sciences.

Desirable: Post graduate training in public health or epidemiology from an internationally recognized school.

Experience

Essential: At least 10 years public health experience of which two years field experience in planning, training, surveillance and implementation of EPI.

Desirable: Technical expertise in public health, epidemiology, disease control and immunization. Experience in Africa would be an asset.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with colleagues at national and international levels;Ability to provide leadership, monitor progress and design studies;Computer skills.

WHO Competencies

Producing results

Teamwork

Ensuring the effective use of resources

Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of French.

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of English.

The above language requirements are interchangeable.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 87,108 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3092 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
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