OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To reduce childhood morbidity and mortality attributable to vaccine preventable diseases by implementing routine and supplemental immunization activities for children and women of child bearing age in accordance with established technical guidelines. To support introduction of new and underutilized vaccines in Sudan with demonstrated burden of diseases and as needed

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Work with the technical staff, review and update zonal micro plans and other documents to ensure appropriate and fair distribution of resources.2. Collect, collate and use Immunization Activities reporting and monitoring data for identifying low coverage areas, reasons for poor coverage and suggest possible reasons for low coverage different population groups and support implementation of the plans for the unreached and zero dose children,3. Participate in the recruitment of auxiliary workers that support immunization activities at district levels.4. Prepare draft monthly report to reflect activities conducted, progress made and constraints faced.5. Be responsible for data entry, editing, analysis and cleaning up of data and information related to vaccines/immunization activities.6. Participate in conducting EPI review, data quality assessment and effective vaccine management assessment.7.Participate in the preparation of the introduction of new vaccines including surveillance activities and preparation of training materials and to overcome the impact of VPDs outbreaks and COVID19 on sustainability of the services8. Collaborate with the MOH to build the national capacity for surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Medicine, public health, nursing, or other related field.
Desirable: Master's degree in public health.

Experience

Essential: At least one year experience in EPI programs.
Desirable: Working experience with WHO or UN.

Skills

1.Broad knowledge of EPI strategies and policies and interventions.2.Ability to work well under pressure.3.Proven ability to take initiatives and make recommendations.4.Demonstrated ability to assess and analyze data.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.
Desirable:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 31,361 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test may be used as a form of screening. 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. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. WHO is committed to workforce diversity. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice. WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.