Medical Officer, World Health Organization - Karachi, Pakistan

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Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/12/TA99 Title: Medical Officer (PD 341772) Grade: P4 Contract type: Temporary appointment Duration of contract:  24 Months	Date: 9 September 2012 Application Deadline: 30 September 2012 (17 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station:  Karachi, Pakistan   Organization unit: EMCO Countries (EM_ACO) / EM_PAK WHO Representative's Office, Pakistan (EM_PAK) Polio (POL)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : To eradicate Polio from Pakistan through routine and supplementary immunization and high quality Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance system. In addition, to reduce morbidity of other Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) target diseases.
Description of duties: Purpose of the Post: To provide technical and programme support to the provincial polio eradication activities: AFP, Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIA) and routine EPI. Organizational Context: The incumbent will serve as the Medical Officer responsible and accountable for the work of Polio Eradication Officers serving in his area of responsibility, advising and supervising them and facilitating their work. He/she will make independent decisions on corrective actions necessary to achieve the objective in his/her area of responsibility. He/she reports to the Federal Team Leader. Summary of Assigned Duties: Under the technical guidance of the provincial and federal Polio Eradication Team Leader, and the overall supervision of the WHO Representative, the incumbent will perform the following duties in his area of responsibility: 1. Lead supplementary immunization activities: a. Supervise preparations, implementation and monitoring of supplementary immunization activities including micro-planning, training, supervision and monitoring; b. Timely analysis of data and its use for corrective action; 2. Lead AFP surveillance activities to ensure achievement/maintenance of certification standards: a. Plan and ensure proper implementation of active surveillance and routine reporting; b. Proper training and supervision of surveillance staff; c. Oversee the organization of advocacy/orientation meetings for health care providers; d. Ensuring proper case investigation, follow-up and classification; e. Regular analysis of surveillance data and monitoring indicators; 3. Work with the district and provincial health authorities to coordinate routine immunization activities: a. Develop micro-plans for implementation of Reaching Every District (RED) approach and ensure their proper implementation; b. Coordinate with partners on activities related to routine immunization and ensure community participation; c. Ensure appropriate monitoring and assessment of implementation of the RED approach policy 4. Training and building national capacity in the area of assignment; 5. Liaising with different EPI/PEI (Polio Eradication Initiative) partners and enlisting continued commitment of national local authorities to stated goals; 6. Oversee activities of National Staff recruited by WHO to support Polio eradication activities; 7. Submit monthly reports to reflect progress achieved, constraints and proposed actions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: University degree in medicine and masters degree in public health (preferably in epidemiology or child health)
Skills: Competencies: 1. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences; 2. Moving forward in a changing environment; 3. Communicating in a credible and effective way Functional Skills and Knowledge: - In depth knowledge of epidemiology - Ability to process, analyze and interpret epidemiological surveillance data - Familiarity with health problems in the area Other Skills: Competency in Word, Excel, Power Point and familiarity with EPI INFO.
Experience: Essential: At least seven years combined experience at national and international levels in programme management, planning and implementation of EPI related activites. Desirable: Experience in NGOs, UN agencies in immunization related areas.
Languages: Excellent Knowledge of English.
Additional Information: - 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 (this could be the base for rosters). - Interviews will include competency-based questions. Note: In view of the current security situation, Pakistan has been declared a non-family duty station; i.e. dependents are not allowed to visit or reside with the staff member at the duty station. The entitlements will be determined as applicable at the time of recruitment.
Annual salary: (Net of tax) 67483.00 USD at single rate 72467.00 USD with primary dependants	Post Adjustment: 37.6 % 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
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