Medical Officer (EPI-Routine Immunization)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The position is placed in the Category 1\: to strengthen vaccine preventable disease control including increasing and maintaining immunization coverage for all EPI vaccines, surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases; to eradicate transmission of wild poliomyelitis; measles elimination rubella /CRS control , introduce new and underutilized vaccine, to transfer technology for the laboratory diagnosis of Vaccine Preventable Diseases and strengthen national regulatory authorities/ BPOM capacity

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent is responsible to carry out the following activities related to immunization and vaccine development to assist national immunization programme and Ministry of Health Indonesia\:

 

1. Develop and apply innovative methods to increase and maintain high immunization coverage in hard to reach and difficult areas;

 

2. Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the introduction of new vaccines that have been planned or under consideration by government of Indonesia I.e. Pneumoccocal conjugate vaccine, Inactivated polio vaccine, Human Papilloma vaccine, Japanese encephalitis vaccine.

 

3.Facilitate immunization safety and monitoring, of adverse events;

 

4. Assist in preparing country specific training materials and guidelines in support of the above;

 

5. Facilitate integration of other public health interventions to immunization

 

6. Facilitate strengthening of health systems for immunization

 

7. Update, implement, monitor and evaluate national measles elimination and rubella control plan

 

8. Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate integrated surveillance of AFP, Measles/ Rubella, Neonatal Tetanus and Japanese Encephalitis

 

9. Facilitate implementation of national plan for eradication in line with global polio eradication and end game strategic plan with special focus on polio legacy/ Sustainability planning to use lessons learn from polio eradication and polio infrastructure for other priority public health interventions in Indonesia

 

10. Enhance partnership coordination and mobilization of resources for immunization;

 

11. Work closely with other categories in WCO Indonesia towards integrated services, MCH, UHC, and systems strengthening;

 

12. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor or WHO Representative; and

 

13. Submission of end of assignment report (mandatory)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: University degree in Medicine. Postgraduate degree in Epidemiology, public health or a related discipline
Desirable\: Post graduate studies or training in the immunization programmes and control of vaccine preventable diseases

Experience

Essential\: At least seven years of relevant experience in EPI and vaccine preventable disease control some of which should have been obtained in an international context
Desirable\: -Experience of working for an international organization in low and middle-income countries with proven experience in partnering with national, regional and international counterparts

-Knowledge and experience in VPD surveillance and new vaccine introduction

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of communicable disease control, epidemiology, and laboratory diagnosis specifically for EPI diseases.

• Knowledge of clinical and laboratory surveillance.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues at national and international level.

WHO Competencies

1. Teamwork
2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3. Communication
4. Producing results
5. Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\:

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 72,637 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1955 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
• Please note applications should be submitted through WHO's online recruitment portal. Please visit www.who.int/careers to complete an online profile and to apply to this vacancy.

• 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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