Assistant - 2 positions
Manila
- Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
- Location: Manila
- Grade: Administrative support - GS-5, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- WP/DCD Division of Communicable Diseases
- Closing Date: Closed
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) aims to establish and leverage the impact of an effective prevention and control programme that targets the reduction of morbidity and mortality resulting from diseases, through a comprehensive approach to immunization, that is made timely and responsive through ground level surveillance and the promotion of related health interventions.DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the general supervision of a Technical Officer and guidance of the EPI Coordinator, the incumbent will carry out the following duties\:
11. Perform other related duties as may be required.
(A) Assistant to the Technical Officer (Laboratory)\:
1. Procure laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment applying the appropriate procurement procedures and adhering to organization policies on procurement, including preparation of adjudication reports, uploading of relevant documentation in GSM, regular monitoring and inventory of procured items, and preparation and submission of quarterly and year-end inventory reports to Supply unit (SUP);
2. Ensure timely shipments of laboratory supplies and reagents, external quality assessment panels, and human samples for confirmatory testing to laboratories under the WHO-coordinated laboratory network;
(B) Assistant to the Technical Officer (Vaccine Safety and Management)\:
1. Maintain the distribution and inventory of the WHO Regional/Headquarters publications related to immunization guidelines, adverse events following immunization (AEFI) and national regulatory authorities (NRAs); assist in undertaking searches, compiling and maintaining information relevant to the programme and in the monitoring of projectsâ implementation; perform liaison duties with other units;
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential\: Equivalent to graduation from secondary school with thorough training in secretarial/administrative duties.Desirable\: Relevant higher level diploma or degree.
Experience
Essential\: At least five years' experience in secretarial/administrative posts.Desirable\: Work experience in WHO or in another international organization. Experience working in a multicultural environment.
Skills
Thorough knowledge of office procedures. Results oriented, good communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to act with tact, diplomacy, discretion and respect for confidentiality. Ability to prepare correspondence, summary of meetings, documentation and notes for the record. Typing skills, good computer skills and ability to learn and use different software applications. Ability to discern routine from non-routine. Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.WHO Competencies
TeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
REMUNERATION
WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at PHP 535,955 (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.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
- For information on WHO's operations please visit\: http\://www.who.int.
- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
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