Global Polio Eradication Specialist

1 week ago

Amman, Amman, Jordan beBee Careers Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Global Polio Eradication Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in the development and implementation of strategies to eradicate polio worldwide.

About the Role

  • Provide technical guidance for coordination and planning of Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIA) in endemic and outbreak-affected countries.
  • Plan and prioritize allocation of vaccine supplies, funding, and human resources based on thorough understanding of risks and poliovirus situation.
  • Provide effective response to any importation of wild poliovirus or outbreak of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus in previously polio-free areas.
  • Conduct and administer assessments of status of outbreaks, effectiveness of response, and likelihood of continuing transmission.
  • Monitor progress and identify risks in assigned countries or sub-regions.
  • Promote activities to enhance Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance.
  • Develop guidelines and tools that provide evidence and advice on best practice strategies for interrupting poliovirus transmission and conducting AFP surveillance.

Required Qualifications

  • University degree in medicine sciences and Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, related science, or health discipline.
  • At least seven years of relevant experience combined at national and international levels in public health, including developing country settings.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work with a global organization dedicated to improving public health.
  • Professional development opportunities.

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