National Professional Officer - (14 Positions within Pakistan

Application Deadline: 10 March 2011 (10 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station: Multiple duty stations, Organization unit: EM_PAK WHO Representative's Office, Pakistan (EM_PAK) / EM_PKJ Sub-Office, Punjab (EM_PKJ) Polio Eradication - (POL)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : To eradicate Polio from Pakistan by the year 2011 through routine and supplementary immunization and high quality AFP surveillance system. In addition, to reduce morbidity of other EPI target diseases

Description of duties: Purpose of the post To provide technical support to the province as well as provincial teams of Punjab province to develop, implement and evaluate Polio Eradication activities, both Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance (AFP) & Supplementary Immunization Activities and Routine Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). Organizational Context Under the technical directions of the Provincial and Federal Polio Eradication Team Leader, and the overall supervision of the WHO Representative, the incumbent will work as a National Professional Officer, within the framework of national policies and guidelines defined in WHO programme and policy documents. Summary of assigned duties 1.Support surveillance activities (for AFP and VPI diseases) to ensure achievement/maintenance of certification standards through: a.Participate in the planning and in the implementation of active surveillance and routine reporting; b.Support training activities and supervision of surveillance/support staff in the area of assignment; c.Participate in the organization of advocacy/orientation meetings for health care providers; d.Ensure proper case investigations, follow-up and classification; e.Regular analysis of surveillance data and monitoring indicators. 2.Support development and strengthening of routine immunization through: a.Participate in the development of microplans for implementation of Reach Every District approach and ensure their proper implementation and monitoring; b.Coordinate with partners on activities related to routine immunization and ensure community participation c.Timely analysis and interpretation of routine data and its use for corrective action. 3.Support supplementary immunization activities: a.Support preparations, implementation and monitoring of supplementary immunization activities including microplanning, training and monitoring; b.Timely analysis of data and its use for corrective action. 4.Contribute in strengthening of the development of Health Systems infrastructure particularly through training and assist in building national capacity in the area of assignment. 5.Liaise with different EPI/PEI partners and enlist continued commitment of national local authorities to stated goals 6.Oversee activities of national support staff recruited by WHO working in Polio eradication activities 7. Submit monthly reports to reflect progress achieved, constraints and proposed actions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Essential: University degree from a recognized medical school. Desirable: Post graduate degree in public health (preferably epidemiology of child health)

Skills: Competencies: 1. Producing Results 2. Fostering integration and team work 3. Communicating in a credible and effective way 4. Creating an empowering motivating environment 5. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences. Functional Skills and Knowledge: Managerial skills, providing leadership to the staff and knowledge of epidemiology. Other Skills: Competency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and familiarity with EPI INFO.

Experience: Essential: At least 5 years experience in EPI related activities. Desirable: Experience in NGOs, UN agencies or Ministry of health in immunization related areas.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English and the local language.

Additional Information: POST IS OPEN FOR LOCAL RECRUITMENT ONLY. APPLICANTS MUST BE A NATIONAL OF THE COUNTRY OF ASSIGNMENT. Applicants are kindly requested to pay attention to the screening questions as they will be used to screen out unqualified candidates. Only qualified applicants with the relevant experience will be considered. A written test/presentation and interviews will be used as a form of screening. The written test might be used as an eliminatory tool. Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice. Candidates will be interviewed using a competency-based approach. Places of Assignment: Rahim Yar Khan, Gujuranwala, Sargodha, Lahore, Lasbela, Zhob, Marden, Bannu, Peshawar, Umar Kot, Shaeed, Mirpur Khas and Karachi.

Annual salary: (Net of tax) Rupees 2,808,500 at single rate

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