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Background: The Polio Eradication Officer works under the direct supervision of the Polio Coordinator or Polio Team Leader of the geographical location or in a small Country Offices directly under the WHO Representative. S/he receives technical guidance from various WHO Specialists in the respective field of work .The incumbent coordinates activities of local surveillance personnel but does not have direct supervisory or managerial responsibilities |
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Duties and responsibilities: Function 1 (incl. expected results)Carries out basic analyses to evaluate progress towards polio eradication objectives, achieving results such as:
Function 2 (incl. expected results)Facilitates the implementation of polio eradication activities, achieving results such as:
Function 3 (incl. expected results)Meets and liaises with local counterparts involved in polio eradication activities, achieving results such as:
Input and alerts to ensure inclusion of all high risk, underserved and/or migrant population in the surveillance network. |
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required: Educational backgroundFirst level university degree is in Medicine and/or public health planning and administration, complemented by a degree or studies in poliomyelitis, immunization, epidemiology. Professional experience and knowledgeAt least 1 year of experience required in health sector coordination with emphasis on Polio Eradication and/or Expanded Programme of Immunization. Knowledge of Epidemiology. Knowledge of WHO mandate and goals or experience in UN Organizations, international institutions or NGOs is considered an asset. Language SkillsFluent in English and the local language Competencies
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APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE to: E-mail: emacosudhr@who.int indicating the Position title applying for in the e-mail subject, please attach the up to date Personal History Form “PHF” and or / C.V”.
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