Public Health Specialist for Polio Eradication

23 hours ago


Amman, Amman, Jordan World Health Organization Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Public Health Specialist to join our team in the fight against polio eradication.

About the Job

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical guidance and support to countries in their efforts to eradicate polio.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical guidance on Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIA) planning and implementation 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.
  • Develop and implement effective response plans to importation of wild poliovirus or outbreak of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus in previously polio-free areas.
  • Conduct regular assessments of status of outbreaks, effectiveness of response, and likelihood of continuing transmission.
  • Monitor progress and identify risks in countries or sub-regions assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A university degree in medicine sciences and Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or related field.
  • At least seven years of relevant experience in public health, including four years in disease eradication, immunization, or infectious disease control.
  • Excellent knowledge of public health and epidemiology, with broad practical knowledge of surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation.
  • Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • An annual base salary starting at USD 84,672.
  • A variable post adjustment based on location.
  • 30 days of annual leave.
  • Allowances for dependent family members.


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