National Professional Officer

PN 419114- Hargeisa

PN 419119- Mogadishu

PN 419120 - Dusmareb

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To reduce childhood morbidity and mortality attributable to vaccine preventable diseases by implementing routine and supplemental immunization activities for children and women of childbearing age in accordance with established technical guidelines. To support introduction of new and underutilized vaccines in Somalia with demonstrated burden of diseases and as needed

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will undertake the following duties\:

1. Work with the technical staff, review and update zonal micro plans and other documents to ensure appropriate and fair distributions of resources.

2.Collect, collate and use Immunization Activities reporting and monitoring data for identifying low coverage areas, reasons for poor coverage and suggest possible reasons for low coverage different population groups.

3. Participate in the recruitment of auxiliary workers that support immunization activities at district levels.

4. Prepare draft monthly report to reflect activities conducted, progress made and constraints faced.

5. Be responsible for data entry, editing, analysis and cleaning up of data and information related to vaccines/immunization activities.

6. Participate in conducting EPI review, data quality assessment and effective vaccine management assessment.

7. Participate in the preparation of the introduction of new vaccines including surveillance activities and preparation of training materials.

8. Collaborate with the MOH to build the national capacity for surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: University degree in Medicine or public health or nursing
Desirable\: Master's degree in public health.

Experience

Essential\: At least one year experience in EPI programs.
Desirable\: Working experience with WHO or UN.

Skills

1.Broad knowledge of EPI strategies and policies and interventions.

2.Ability to work well under pressure.

3.Proven ability to take initiatives and make recommendations.

4.Demonstrated ability to assess and analyse data.

WHO Competencies

WHO global Competencies model at http\://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local language.
Desirable\:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 29,564 (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.
• nterested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For assessment of your application, please ensure that your profile on Stellis is updated; all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
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