NPO - Surveillance (Anambra State) - (1802274)


Grade: NO-C
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract duration: 6 months
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Job Posting: May 23, 2018, 10:34:35 AM
Closing Date: Jun 6, 2018, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location: Nigeria
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

--> To establish AFP surveillance for monitoring wild poliovirus transmission;--> To interrupt wild poliovirus transmission and achieve polio eradication in Nigeria;--> To strengthen routine immunization and reduce morbidity and mortality from vaccine preventable diseases;--> To achieve accelerated disease control through supplemental activities e.g. measles SIAs;--> To strengthen integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR).
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

--> Establish a reporting network to strengthen AFP surveillance;--> Provide technical support in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of supplemental immunization activities (e.g. polio, measles etc.) to improve quality;--> Provide technical support in planning, implementation and monitoring of routine immunization activities to increase coverage;--> Provide technical support in planning and monitoring of integrated disease surveillance and response activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Degree in Medicine (MBBS, MBChB, MD)
Desirable: Post graduate degree in Public Health preferably in epidemiology or other related public health fields
Experience

Essential: Some years field experience in EPI activities after post graduate qualification in government or non-governmental organizations
Desirable: Experience in an international organization
Skills

The incumbent should have knowledge and skills in planning, supervision, monitoring and evaluation.
WHO Competencies

Communication
Producing results
Teamwork
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership
Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Beginners knowledge of French.
Desirable:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at NGN 19,538,402 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
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 may be used as a form of screening.
In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
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This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.