Global Polio Eradication Specialist
1 week ago
Company Overview:
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join our team as a Global Polio Eradication Specialist.
Job Description:
- Provide technical guidance for coordination and planning of Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIA) in endemic and outbreak-affected countries, as well as SIA activities to reduce vulnerability in countries at high risk of outbreaks.
- Plan and prioritize 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.
- Provide effective response to any importation of wild poliovirus or outbreak of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus in previously polio-free areas through planning, implementation, and coordination with GPEI partners for response to outbreaks in accordance with global guidelines.
- Conduct and administer three-and six-month assessments of status of outbreaks, effectiveness of response, and likelihood of continuing transmission.
- Monitor progress and identify risks in countries or sub-regions assigned. Identify constraints to polio eradication in priority countries and areas, and support the development of plans of action to overcome those constraints.
- Promote activities to enhance Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance, including rapid surveillance assessments, development of action plans to improve surveillance, evaluation of the impact of these plans, and training/orientation of national and sub-national staff.
- Develop guidelines and other tools that provide evidence and advice on best practice strategies for interrupting poliovirus transmission and conducting AFP surveillance.
- Promote and monitor in-depth analysis of polio priority areas to understand root causes for continuing poliovirus transmission, proposed strategies to address problems, and progress of the programme in implementing these strategies.
- Identify training needs, evaluate, and document outbreak response activities to ensure that all lessons learned are effectively incorporated into current best practices.
- Develop and manage approaches in assigned countries that can achieve polio eradication while contributing to strengthening routine immunization systems.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Education: University degree in medicine sciences and Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, related science, or health discipline.
- Experience: At least seven years of relevant experience combined at the national and international levels in public health, including a developing country setting, out of which at least 4 years in disease eradication, immunization, or infectious disease control.
- Skills: Good knowledge of public health and epidemiology, broad practical knowledge of public health, infectious disease surveillance and control, vaccine science, immunization, and disease eradication policies and strategies, and their application in developing countries.
- Strong ability and experience with analysis of surveillance, immunization monitoring, and epidemiologic data.
- Strong technical writing and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with governments and in field conditions.
Benefits:
- Remuneration package includes an annual base salary starting at USD 84,672 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance).
- A variable post adjustment reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
Others:
WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other types of abusive conduct. All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace.
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