Postion Title: Technical Officer (Expanded Programme
on Immunization)
Vacancy Notice No: WPRO/14/FT100
Grade: P4
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: Two years
Application Deadline: 19 March 2014
Duty Station: Manila, Philippines
Organization unit: WP/DCC Director, Combating
Communicable Diseases (WP/DCC) /
WP/EPI Expanded programme on
immunization (WP/EPI)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
:
In the context of
development and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of disease specific
data based programmes, to conduct and develop epidemiological studies/modelling
and data based systems, to develop/strengthen the EPI information systems and to
manage daily operations.
Description of duties:
1. Develop appropriate
epidemiological studies/data based systems/modelling for EPI programmes with
specific focus on disease eradication and elimination; assist in development of
sustainable disease surveillance systems and provide epidemiological
interpretation and analysis of data.
2. Provide strategic
direction, and coordination of the collection, analysis and distribution at
Regional (or sub-Regional) level, country level and district-level immunization-related
data, as reported by Member States
a. conduct EPI
epidemiological analysis/studies/research in support of overall EPI project
goals;
b. set up and maintain a
data reporting and analysis system at Regional (or sub-Regional) level, for
surveillance and monitoring data related to immunization programmes (including
district-level, where applicable)
(i) analyse data and provide
feed-back on coverage and monitoring performance to countries on a regular
(minimum quarterly) basis;
(ii) provide technical
assistance to countries related to data collection, reporting data analysis,
and feedback; assist with the standardization and use of immunization-related
indicators;
(iii) ensure that countries
have appropriate materials and methods to monitor effectively and efficiently;
in particular, maintain a library of district-level maps and promote their use
at the appropriate level for planning and monitoring;
(iv) coordinate with WHO HQ
and UNICEF HQ and Regional Offices on data-sharing using standard data exchange
formats (DEF), as specified by the appropriate level;
c. improve the quality of
data collection
(i) coordinate regional
workshops and trainings on data quality;
(ii) support Data Quality
Self-assessment (DQS) implementation and follow-up;
(iii) follow-up on Data
Quality Audit (DQA) recommendations with the aim of improving reporting
systems;
d. improve integration
between Health Management Information System (HMIS) and EPI data collection
systems wherever possible
(i) provide technical
assistance to countries that are seeking closer integration of their data for
immunization services with their HMIS;
e. review of Global Alliance
for Vaccine and Immunization (GAVI) applications and progress reports and
provide support to countries to improve the quality of these reports in
preparation of submission to the GAVI secretariat;
3. Provide services and
collaboration in data management, analysis and dissemination in support of the
EPI programme in WPR countries/areas:
a. collaborate on the
organization and development of various disease specific studies/information
systems which support planning and management needs of EPI in accordance with
WPRO information technology standards;
b. develop appropriate
procedures for routine generation of EPI data needed for monitoring EPI
activities and initiate procedures to utilize ad hoc sample surveys to obtain
data when needed;
4. Provide technical support
in the coordination of timely response to vaccine preventable disease outbreaks
via the utilization of specific disease data and epidemiological pattern.
5. In conjunction with
Information Technology Group (ITG), participate in all aspects of the
preparation of data collection systems and analysis, including planning and
designing data base systems, drafting narrative, obtaining data, selecting
materials, designing tabular and graphical formats, etc., such as for the
common framework for monitoring/evaluating strategies.
6. Collaborate with other
units in WHO/WPRO and with WHO Representatives/Country Liaison Officers on
programme and project development and management with particular reference to
design and data analysis of special studies and surveys that may be undertaken.
7. Perform other duties as
may be assigned by the RA/EPI, specifically in regard to the preparation of
technical/epidemiological reports for Division of Combating Communicable
Diseases (DCC).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Postgraduate degree in
epidemiology or health related field. Medical degree, computer science and
statistics courses would be an asset
Skills:
Knowledge of epidemiology
modelling and practical applications to disease control. Ability to manage
information systems, and to assess, plan, develop and implement disease
specific/data-based programmes. Knowledge of epidemiology of communicable
diseases. Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse
cultural and educational backgrounds and maintain high standards of personal
conduct. Knowledge of epidemiology modelling and practical applications to
disease control. Ability to manage information systems, and to assess, plan,
develop and implement disease specific/data-based programmes. Knowledge of
epidemiology of communicable diseases. Ability to work harmoniously as a member
of a team, adapt to diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and maintain
high standards of personal conduct. Experience supervising professional staff
desirable.
Competencies:
1. Producing results
2. Moving forward in a
changing environment
3. Fostering integration and
teamwork
4. Building and promoting
partnerships across the Organization and beyond
5. Ensuring the effective
use of resources
Experience:
7 - 10 years' experience in
administration of public health programmes. Considerable practical experience
in the development of information system related to EPI or communicable
diseases, computer based data base system, especially in the field of
statistics and health information. Working experience in developing countries
highly desirable.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of
spoken and written English. Working knowledge of French an advantage.
Additional Information:
This vacancy notice is
published in English only. Only candidates under serious consideration will be
contacted.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
USD 67 611 at single rate
USD 72 605 with primary
dependants Post Adjustment: 59.1 % of
the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since
variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency
exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
A written test and
interviews may be used as a form of screening
How to Apply:
If you are qualified and
interested in discussing this engagement in more detail,
please submit your resume in
confidence to the website on the link below:
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