Technical Officer (Measles)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objective of the programme is to contribute to the prevention and control of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD) with focus on measles elimination, rubella/congenital rubella syndrome control, the polio end-game, and elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus. To establish sustainable systems of (a) immunization that ensures access for all people to effective vaccination against disease of major public health importance\: and (b) surveillance as an integral part of disease control initiatives. To promote vaccine quality assurance from production through delivery, including development of new vaccines.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Provide technical support for development, implementation and monitoring of operational plans and guidelines for measles/rubella supplementary immunization activities in priority countries of SEA Region.
2. Support sub - national risk analysis in SEAR countries to identify vulnerable and under-served areas and support targeted actions to close immunity gaps in these areas.
3. Support national verification committees for review of the progress towards measles elimination and rubella/CRC control in SAR countries.
4. Support SEA-Regional verification commission on verifying progress towards measles elimination in countries and the SEA-Region as per Regional framework for verification.
5. Coordinate with the immunization system strengthening team in IVD on improving routine immunization (RI) in high risk areas of SEAR countries and integrate RI efforts with measles elimination/rubella control strategies.
6. Support the organization of regional training meetings/workshops pertaining to measles elimination and rubella control in South-East Asia Region;
7. Perform field investigation of outbreaks of measles, rubella, and other VPDs and support countries with planning and implementation of response strategies for control of outbreaks Support the finalization of regional guidelines on surveillance of all vaccine preventable diseases with a focus on measles and rubella surveillance.
8. Assist with the provision of technical collaboration for research activities in the area of measles and rubella initiative. Identify needs for operational research and support carrying out operational research.
9. Support Member States with development of plans for strengthening laboratory-supported surveillance for measles, rubella and CRS surveillance and the implementation of these plans; 
10. Coordinate elaboration and monitoring of regional office and country work plans for measles elimination and rubella control.
11. Collaborate with partners and stakeholder to coordinate efforts targeted to achieve measles elimination and rubella/CRS control in SEA Region.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment
• Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

REMUNERATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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