The WHO African Region has made substantial progress in the implementation of the polio eradication activities in recent years. However, in 2016, two outbreaks of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) and wild poliovirus (WPV) with 4 cases were confirmed in the security-challenged areas of Borno State in Nigeria. Based on historical experience, there is a risk that the virus may spread to other countries. There is, therefore, urgent need to AFP strengthen surveillance in all countries.

The use of technological innovations is a supplementary strategy for strengthening AFP surveillance and is proving to be effective in the seven countries where the project is functioning as at 2017. The Auto-Visual AFP Detection and Reporting (AVADAR) innovation funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation consist of improving the detection and investigation of AFP cases through community involvement using electronic software. Additionally, implementation of the above project will strengthen the use of GIS technologies to map in real-time areas where active surveillance and field supervision are conducted through eSurv and Integrated Supportive Supervision (ISS).

South Sudan has made much progress in polio eradication with the last WPV case reported in 2009, as the national authorities intensifies efforts to sustain a polio-free status, a robust AFP surveillance system is crucial to detect and investigate all AFP cases early.

The Auto-Visual AFP Detection and Reporting (AVADAR) will be done in 2 states (Jubek and Warrap) and 3 counties.

The main objective of the post is to assist the implementation of AVADAR at the state and county level through supportive supervision and provision of on-site trainings to health workers and community informants.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent is expected to support the WHO office and MoH in the implementation of AVADAR with the following specific tasks under the overall guidance of the PEI team lead and overall supervision of the WR and guidance of the Cluster Lead, the AVADAR National Coordinator shall carry out the following duties\: -

Coordination

1.Support the bi monthly and other meetings held at state and National level and give feedback to team lead.

Operations

2.Support the preparations and implementation of AVADAR trainings

3.Ensure that SOPs are followed at implementation sites within county.

4.Conduct monitoring and supervisory visits to end users

5.Support the process of payment of incentives for the notification of an AFP case that yields a polio virus

6.Support the quarterly review meeting of the project

7.Provide monthly report on the project including tracking information of the project indicators

8.Perform any other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: University Degree in Public health or other health-related fields.

Desirable\: Post-graduate qualifications in health related field

Experience

Essential\: Minimum one year relevant experience working in the EPI field

Desirable\: Experience in polio programme

Use of language skills

·Essential\:

Excellent knowledge of English.

Specific skills required\:

·Excellent database computing skills including a high level competency in the use of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, access (including the creation of databases, queries, forms

·Knowledge of statistical packages /programs (e.g R,STATA,SAS) and basic statistical analysis

·Experience in research-related field

·Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

• Strong training skills.

• Time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks

• Self-motivated person able to work without close supervision

• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment

. Use of e-Health

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

·Remuneration – this is a NO-A level assignment with a monthly remuneration of $2,848.

·Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

·A written test may be used as a form of screening.

·If your candidature is retained for 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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·Applications from women are particularly encouraged.

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