Global Polio Eradication Specialist
1 week ago
This is a challenging role that requires a highly skilled professional to support the global efforts in eradicating polio.
About UsThe World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. We are responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical and financial assistance for countries and monitoring and evaluating health trends.
Salary and BenefitsThe salary for this position is USD 77,326 per annum, with a variable post adjustment of USD 2494 per month. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe 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.
- Coordinating with GPEI partners through IMST and ORPG for strengthening planning and implementation response to outbreaks in accordance with global guidelines.
- Administering and facilitating three-, six-month and end of outbreak assessments of status of outbreaks, effectiveness of response and the likelihood of continuing transmission.
- Planning, prioritizing and coordinating 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.
- Monitoring data from countries on risks for polio outbreaks, preventive measures and progress in outbreak response activities.
- Identifying constraints and working with the regional and country colleagues to develop a plan of action to overcome these constraints.
- Developing SOPs, guidelines and other tools that provide evidence and advice on the best strategies for interrupting poliovirus transmission.
- Identifying training needs, evaluating and documenting outbreak response activities to ensure that all lessons learned are effectively incorporated into current best practices.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- A University degree and Master's degree in public health, health policy, epidemiology, related science or health discipline.
- 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.
- Good knowledge of public health, with broad practical knowledge of principals of monitoring and evaluation.
- Strong ability and experience with analysis of surveillance, immunization monitoring and epidemiologic data.
- Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
The successful candidate should have:
- Expert knowledge of English.
- Intermediate knowledge of French or Arabic.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
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