WHO EPI Technical Officer Jobs 2022 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. WHO Ethiopia looking for “EPI Technical Officer”. Applicants with a degree in Medical Degree may apply on or before 16th July 2022.
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WHO EPI Technical Officer Jobs 2022
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 17th June 2022 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of EPI Technical Officer to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization |
| Position | EPI Technical Officer |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Medical Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Seven years |
| Application Deadline | 16th July 2022 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2022
Description Of Duties: Under the guidance of the WHO Representative and the direct supervision of the EPI Team Lead, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities which are performedaccording to the needs and agenda: •To provide guidance and technical support to the Government for the development and implementation of national policies and strategies, harmonized costed multi-year plans and protocols for routine immunization as related to implementation and surveillance at the national level, in close cooperation with the national public health networks, to ensure forecasting and maintenance of vaccine stockpiles, particularly in case of emergency.•To contribute to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the EPI programme performance (surveillance and immunizations);•To contribute to the development of effective mechanisms for regular and in-depth analysis of routine immunization and surveillance data with technical feedback and proposed actions;•To contribute to the capacity building of EPI field officers based on the identified weaknesses and provide supportive supervision to empower the operational level to monitor and evaluate the performance of the immunization programme;•To provide support and participate in field assessment of the quality of data being routinely submitted (DQS, Peer Reviews, Surveys, External Surveillance Reviews etc.);•To participate in the planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation of supplemental immunization activities, including independent monitoring;•Working with the Federal Ministry of Health, provide support to ensure timely and complete reporting of immunization data;•To contribute to capacity building for operational research for evidence-based decision making and fundamental research in the area of immunization and related fields for evidence-based decision making in the area of immunization; •Coordinate and share monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and end of year activity reports with WCO, IST and AFRO as per stipulated requirements from each level; •To develop and update norms and standards related to routine immunization, providing expertise and developing/revising guidelines; proactively facilitate the implementation of norms and standards to facilitate M&E; the development and implementation of capacity building for routine immunization through the identification and implementation of operational policies to expand strategies; and providing technical expertise•Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Position in Organization:
- EPI Technical Officer
- Grade: P4
- Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two Years
- Job Posting: Jun 15, 2022, 5:37:03 PM
- Closing Date: Jul 16, 2022, 3:29:00 AM
- Primary Location: Ethiopia-Addis Ababa
- Organization: AF_ETH Ethiopia
- Schedule: Full-time
Qualification:
- Medical degree with a Post-graduate degree in public health, Epidemiology or related field.
Experience:
- At least 7 years of experience in planning, monitoring and evaluating immunization programme operations at the national level.
- Previous experience in immunization systems, EPI, including poliomyelitis eradication, measles control and surveillance, and other VPDs. Experience in policy formulation, quality management, strategic and policy planning as well as facilitating consultations.
How to Apply WHO EPI Technical Officer Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2205641
The Closing Date: 16th July 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
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| Official Website | www.who.int |
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