Emergency Immunization Coordinator for Cox’s Bazar

Objective of the programme:

To provide technical assistance to the government of Bangladesh in building capacity for routine immunization activities and surveillance for vaccine preventable diseases, aiming to increase access for safe immunization for all eligible age group including COVID vaccination and other Immunization campaign related activities.

Description of duties:

Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative to Bangladesh and direct supervision of Team Leader IVD, and in coordination with Incident Manager the incumbent will perform the following duties:

The signatory will be assigned to BAN-WHE; Cox’s Bazar and will have the following Terms of Reference (TOR):

• Provide technical support to government and partners in the field of surveillance, immunization, and emergency response in the Rohingya camps (Cox’s Bazar and Bhashan Char) and host community
• Provide technical support to government and partners in planning, establishing, implementation, monitoring, and review of Routine Immunization
• Provide technical support to government and partners in planning, monitoring, and evaluation of various vaccination campaigns
• Provide technical support and assist in reporting, investigation, sample collection and response to Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs)
• Provide technical support and assist in outbreak investigation and response to VPDs
• Support rapid response teams responsible for rapid investigation of alerts, field risk assessments and early response
• Offer field oversight in implementing communicable diseases and health programmes addressing the risk of outbreaks and or health emergencies, as required
• Undertake risk prioritization based on VPD, RI Monitoring and other admin reported data for strategic interventions in camps. Leading to identification and inclusion of vulnerable groups (zero dose and under vaccinated) to ensure equitable access to quality health services
• Support capacity building of local staff working with the District, Upazila Health Complex, and humanitarian response partners
• Ensure coordination with Government and various partners in achieving immunization and surveillance objectives
• Work closely with WHE and Head of Sub Office (HoSO); conduct regular briefing meeting with the HoSO and participate actively in any meetings in relation to the outbreak and or emergency response, among others including COVID-19 activities
• Technically assist in developing training material for health staff in camps on Routine Immunization, VPD surveillance, Campaigns etc.
• Support immunization related innovations through WHO or partners and document backed up with supported data and lessons learnt
• Build technical capacity of e-SIMOs on Immunization and surveillance. Undertake monitoring and supervision visits in Cox’s Bazar (FDMN) Rohingya Camps and in Bhashan Char as and when required.
• Closely monitor and offer regular supportive supervision or as may be required to the Surveillance Immunization Medical Officers, SIMOs (for both the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar and Bhashan Char and host community)
• Compile and submit regular information products, including monthly immunization progress reports, situation reports, among others and contribute to other information products that are produced by the office like bulletins.
• Undertake any activities as assigned by supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential:MBBS (medical doctor) and Master of Public Health or equivalent post-graduate degree in Public Health / Community and Social Medicine / Child Health

Experience:

Essential: Seven years of experience in working with immunization programme in UN, NGO, International organization etc.;

Desirable: Experience working in Humanitarian emergencies. Experience working in National level.

Functional Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to comply with national interoperability standards;
• Ability to interface with different systems and data;
• Ability to effectively interact with government counterparts;
• Critical and analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to establish harmonious working relationships as a team player
• Ability to maintain a high standard of personal conduct
• Ability to prepare high quality reports.

Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural difference
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Producing results

Languages: High level of proficiency in written and spoken English, and report writing

Computer Literacy: Proficient in using computer software applications (MS-Office) to produce reports, prepare correspondences, composing e-mails and create multi-media presentations

REMUNERATION:

WHO offers locally competitive packages such as:

• Monthly salary: BDT 212,199.00 (SSA – 9, Step I) (non-negotiable)
• Insurance, Leave and Holidays as per WHO rules.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test or a presentation using computer followed by an interview will be held only for qualifying candidates.
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• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
• 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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• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to availability of fund and performance.
• This vacancy is open to Bangladeshi Nationals (all genders) only.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Any attempt to unduly influence on WHO’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.