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Overview of positionPurpose of the Post:
To coordinate Provincial Polio Eradication activities including Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIAs), maintain quality AFP surveillance and support EPI through PEI
Objectives of the Programme and the Immediate Strategic Objective:
To provide technical assistance for polio eradication activities in Logar province for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative: Planning, implementation, supervision and evaluation of supplementary immunization campaigns, AFP surveillance and for RI. Priority is specifically to focus on improving the quality of polio supplementary immunization activities and AFP surveillance activities in assigned area.
Organizational context :
-In charge of the province allocated in PEI
-Conduct AFP Surveillance activities
-Supervise DPOs under his/her jurisdiction.
-Training health workers and FLWs
-Conducting NIDs and SIAs
-Supervision of routine immunization activities
-Supervision of PTTs
-Supervise District Coordinators
-Supervision of Cluster supervisors
-Selection of volunteers
-Compiling Micro Plans for the Province
-Coordination of all AFP activities in the province
Role objectivesThe incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Under the direct supervision of our client Assistant RegionalPolio Officer/RegionalPolio Officer/Medical Officer, Regional TL, Polio TL/AFG, andunderthe overall supervision of our client Representative. ProvincialPolio Officer will undertake the following duties:
Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance:
1.Serves as the first contact person for focal points for notification of AFP cases in the area of assignment.
2.Makes a monthly plan clearlyidentifyingAFP surveillance activities.
3.Investigate all AFP cases following SOPs particularly timeliness and quality of data in the various formsandstool specimen collection and transportation.
4.Regularly review the reporting network andincludenewly established health facilities and care Providersand reporting volunteers with detailed analysis of health care contacts of AFP cases.
5.Facilitate surveillance training of AFP Focal Points and orientation of reporting volunteers.
6.Supervise and monitor the performance of AFP Focal Points andreportvolunteers through regular fieldVisits and feedback.
7.Produce Active Surveillance and Zero reporting with quality indicators of completeness and timeliness.
8.Investigate all cases with inadequate stool samples. Cases with L20B+ve, compatible cases and WPVCasesand produce detailed reports according to guidelines of AFP surveillance for Afghanistan.
9.Assist MoPH on Vaccine Preventable Disease Surveillance and reporting AEFI.
SupplementaryImmunization Activities (SIAs):
1.Assist in updating the micro-plans for SIAs,
2.Participate in selection of vaccinators andsupervisorsfor implementing and supervision and monitoring of SIAs.
3.Coordinates social mobilization activities in the assigned area before and during the campaign,were applicable.
4.Supervise training ofFront-lineworkers.
5.Facilitate and conduct training of Intra-campaign monitors.
6.Coordinate selection of PCM and LQAS monitors
7.Implement post-campaign related activities such as PCM, LQAS and Out-of-House Finger-Marking surveys.
8.Facilitate post-campaign review and other regular PEI coordination meetings with all PEI partners in area of assignment.
9.Assist the District Polio Officer in preparingthe monthlyplan and getting these approved.
10.Provide supportive supervision, monitoring and regular feedback to District Polio Officers in area of assignment.
MonitorEPI Activities:
1.Assist PEI/EPI implementing partners in training, micro-planning, supervision and
2.Facilitate regular coordination meetings with all PEI/EPI implementing partners.
Other:
2.Oversee that operational funds are used ina transparentand effective way.
Qualifications Required:
•A national of Afghanistan
•Compulsory Medical Degree (MD or equivalent)
•Minimum 5 years of relevant technical and managerialexperiencewith the PEI program. Experience in international agencies is an asset.
•Good working knowledge of English, local languages
•Resident of the area of assignment or proven affiliation/familiarity with it.
•Mandatory computer literacy with good skills in presentation of technical details and in drafting of
•correspondence and reports.
•Ability to maintain AFP surveillancedatabase.
•Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team and adapt to diverse social and cultural
Background.
•Maintain high standards of personal conduct and integrity.
•Willingness to work long hours and weekends, especially during important activities such as conferences/meetings, vaccination campaigns, and other essential events
Functional Skills and Knowledge:
-Trainingskillsto be ableto train health workersand FLWS
-High KnowledgeofAFP surveillance
-Excellent Knowledge of PEI and EPI
Educations:
Essential:
- Medical Doctor (MD) is required
Desirable:
- Master’s degree in public healthor Epidemiologywill bean added advantage Experience:
Essential:
-5years in Polio Surveillance,relevant Technical and Managerialexperience, preferably with National orinternational agencies.
-PEI/EPI experience required
Languages:Very goodworkingknowledge of English and the local languages.
IT Skills: Good working knowledge on word, excel and power pointand able to use internet browsers
Under the direct supervision of our client Assistant Regional Polio Officer/Regional Polio Officer/Medical Officer, Regional TL, Polio TL/AFG, and under the overall supervision of our client Representative.
Key competencies1) Producing results
2) Fostering Integration and Teamwork
3) Communicating in a credible and effective way
4) Moving forward in a changing environment.
5) Effective use of resources
6) Team Player
7) Able to work in harsh conditions and under pressure
Team managementTo be determined
Further informationOur client has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct, inaction against it and any form of retaliation against victims/survivors or bystanders who disclose, report, or participate in an investigation. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence, thorough background checks and reference check processes. This will ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded from abusers and that abusers are prevented from joining our client Afghanistan office. Please report any concerning information regarding sexual exploitation and abuse by our client workforce and partners to our client office of Internal Oversight services at [email protected]
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Disclaimer:· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
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