WHO Technical Officer Vaccine Preventable Disease Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. WHO Nigeria looking for “Technical Officer Vaccine Preventable Disease”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 07 October 2022.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. The WHO Constitution, which establishes the agency’s governing structure and principles, states its main objective as “the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health”. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with six semi-autonomous regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide.
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WHO Technical Officer Vaccine Preventable Disease Jobs 2022
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 22 September 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Technical Officer Vaccine Preventable Disease to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Position | Technical Officer Vaccine Preventable Disease |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | 2 years |
| Application Deadline | 07 October 2022 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2022
Job Purpose: The position aims to strengthen overall vaccine preventable disease (VPD) program at the State level by: (1) Strengthening routine Immunization (RI); (2) Improving coverage and reducing equity gaps; (2) Reducing the zero-dose burden; (3) Integrating RI to the broader PHC through health system strengthening approach and; (4) Supporting the introduction of new and under-utilized vaccines.
Organizational Context:
Working under the overall leadership of the WR/Nigeria and Deputy Representative and the Cluster Leads, the officer will report to the VPD Team Leader in WHO Nigeria and will work closely with representatives of National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and other partners in:
- Technical support in work plan development for Integration of EPI and PHC services toward strengthening Health Systems and reach for zero dose, under immunized and missed communities at State level
- Coordinate health worker capacity building to address knowledge gaps to strengthen the immunization program
- Technical support to map human resource providing routine immunization in high priority LGAs in the State so as to support government to develop mitigation plan.
- Provide technical support to development of costed RI workplan that include integrated intervention and strategies to improve RI and reach zero dose children (PIRI, Urban vaccination, Missed opportunity for vaccination).
- Provide technical support to improve the quality of REW micro plans and its implementation in addressing the burden of zero dose.
- Technical Support for introduction of new vaccines (HPV, Malaria).
- Support implementation of strategies to improve uptake of new vaccines (MCV2, HPV)
- Develop regular feedback on updates to improve RI Coverage, equity and zero dose reduction
- Plan and coordinate technical engagements with professionals for RI Coverage improvements and zero dose reduction.
- Assess the quality of REW micro plans and its implementation in addressing the burden of zero dose.
- Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisors
Qualification:
- University degree in one of the following: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing other related public health fields from a recognized University.
Experience:
- At least 2 years’ experience in EPI activities in similar roles in an organization concerned with public health management.
Other Details
- Schedule: Full-time
- Grade: NO-B
- Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months
- Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria
- Languages: Proficiency in written and spoken English
How to Apply WHO Technical Officer Vaccine Preventable Disease Jobs 2022
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The Closing Date: 07 October 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click Here to View |
| Official Website | www.who.int |
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