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Eradication Specialist
2 weeks ago
The World Health Organization is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the position of Eradication Specialist.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical guidance in response to any importation of wild poliovirus or outbreak of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus in previously polio-free areas. They will coordinate with GPEI partners through IMST and ORPG for strengthening planning and implementation response to the outbreaks in accordance with global guidelines.
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide technical guidance in response to any importation of wild poliovirus or outbreak of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus in previously polio-free areas
- Coordinate with GPEI partners through IMST and ORPG for strengthening planning and implementation response to the outbreaks in accordance with global guidelines
- Administer and facilitate three-, six-month and end of outbreak assessments of status of outbreaks, effectiveness of response and the likelihood of continuing transmission
- Plan, prioritize and coordinate allocation of vaccine supplies, funding, and human resources based on thorough understanding of risks and poliovirus situation and in close coordination with HQ, countries and partners
- Monitor data from the countries on risks for polio outbreaks, preventive measures and progress in outbreak response activities
- Identify constraints and work with the regional and country colleagues to develop a plan of action to overcome these constraints
Requirements:
Education:
- Essential: University degree and Master's degree in public health, health policy, epidemiology, related science or health discipline
- Desirable: Experience in program monitoring, health information management, implementation research, and knowledge management
Experience:
- Essential: At least seven years of relevant experience with international exposure in public health out of which at least 4 years in vaccine-preventable disease programs
- Desirable: Working experience with international organizations and/or nongovernmental organizations
Skills:
- Good knowledge of public health, with broad practical knowledge of principles of monitoring and evaluation
- Strong ability and experience with analysis of surveillance, immunization monitoring and epidemiologic data
- Strong technical writing and analytical skills
Language Skills:
- Essential: Expert knowledge of English
- Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.
Remuneration:
The remuneration for this position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment, and other benefits including 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
Additional Information:
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted
- A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening
