Aug 8, 2018
Ref Id: 1803444 Primary Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Grade: NO-C Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration: 12 months Schedule: Full-time Objectives of the Programme
To establish AFP surveillance for monitoring wild poliovirus transmission
To interrupt wild poliovirus transmission and achieve polio eradication in Nigeria
To strengthen routine immunization and reduce morbidity and mortality from vaccine preventable diseases
To achieve accelerated disease control through supplemental activities e.g. measles SIAs;To strengthen integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR).
Description of Duties
Establish a reporting network to strengthen AFP surveillance
Provide technical support in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of supplemental immunization activities (e.g. polio, measles etc.) to improve quality
Provide technical support in planning, implementation and monitoring of routine immunization activities to increase coverage
Provide technical support in planning and monitoring of integrated disease surveillance and response activities.
Required Qualifications Education:
Essential: Degree in Medicine (MBBS, MBChB, MD)
Desirable: Postgraduate Degree in Public Health preferably in Epidemiology or other related public health fields
Experience:
Essential: Some years field experience in EPI activities after post graduate qualification in government or non-governmental organizations
Desirable: Experience in an international organization
Skills:
The incumbent should have knowledge and skills in planning, supervision, monitoring and evaluation.
WHO Competencies
Communication
Producing results
Teamwork
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Driving the Organization’s Position in Health Leadership
Use of Language Skills:
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French.
Remuneration
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at NGN 19,538,402 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
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