Qualifications

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Angola has been affected by a big c-VDPV2 outbreak since April 2019. WHO in collaboration with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative is providing technical support to the outbreak response efforts. So far 16 out of the 18 provinces has confirmed circulating type VDPV2 cases and outbreak response activities are ongoing to reach the remaining districts and provinces. Subsequently it is very important to reinforce Acute Flaccid Paralysis surveillance in order to detect any breakthrough viruses. For this purpose, it is necessary to increase the number of surveillance officers.

Organizational Context (Describe the work environment, the role of the individual within the team – team member, specialist, adviser, facilitator, coordinator/manager, representative, expert, authority in the field, etc.; available guidelines and degree of independence in decision making, and nature and purpose of contact within and outside the Organization):

In the country of assignment, reporting to the Incident Manager, and based on priorities set by the Incident Manager and the WHO Head of Country Office, the incumbent will act as field officer for the surveillance and Immunization activities. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with relevant technical officers at the national level and subnational levels.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

 Surveillance:

·         Provided technical support to district, zonas and health facilities (private and public) to prioritize surveillance reporting sites by category of high, medium and low including the inclusion of informal community reporting such traditional healers, pattern medical vendors, healing house, community volunteers etc

·         To conduct active case search in line with the recommended number of visits by category of each reporting sites using online checklist on the ODK platform

·         Provide technical support for the training of various cadres of health works and surveillance focal points at province, district and sub-district level

·         Conducted advocacy visits to relevant line authorities at provincial, district and sub-district level for holistic approach to planning aimed at enhancing local commitment, pro-active participation and ownership.

·         Share monthly work plan and activities conducted to WCO and others stakeholder

 Immunization:

Jointly with the immunization team at provincial and district levels  

•      Provided technical support to provincial, district and sub-district areas to adapt and develop micro plans for polio outbreak response immunization in collaboration with local leaders and local health officers

•      To provide technical support for the recruitment and selection of vaccination team members in collaboration with local traditional, religious and political leaders and ensure that each team member comes will work within his/her area of domicile

•      To support and guide team members on the development of daily work plan/itinerary for vaccination teams including maps

•      To support the planning and distribution of vaccines, data collection tools and other immunization materials from district level to coordination areas and team level and at the end of each day support vaccine vials accountability process.  

•      Provided technical support to provincial, district and sub-district areas to adapt, develop health facility catch area micro-plan based on the revised Reaching Every Child strategy in order to scale up and improve routine immunization service delivery.

•       Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential: A university degree in a health, social, or environmental science and a master’s degree in a health science, public health, or in a discipline related to emergency and disaster management from a recognized institution.

Desirable: A degree in medicine or specialized training in emergency and outbreak management or specific training in humanitarian response, disaster preparedness, or risk reduction would be an asset.

Experience:

Essential: Two years of national experience in the following is a necessary requirement: Acute Flaccid Paralysis surveillance, Polio vaccination campaigns and polio outbreak response.

Desirable: Experience in routine immunization would be an asset. Field experience in polio outbreak independent monitoring and Lot Quality Assurance survey (LQAs), would be an asset.

 Skills

      Computer skills

o   Obligatory: MS word, Excel, Power point,

o   Added advantage: Analytics such as SPSS, ODK based tools, Tableaux, Power BI, ArcGIS.

Use of Language Skills

   Portuguese is essential.

   English an added advantage

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the National Professional Officers category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at USD 87,156.00 payable in local currency converted at the United Nations exchange rate at the time of payment and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

·         This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. 
• A written test may be used as a form of screening. 
• If your candidature is retained for 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. 
• For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int. 

·         The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.

Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to  reasonableaccommodation@who.int

·         An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) 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 short-listed candidates. 
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. 
• Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. 

  ·         This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.

  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. 
  • A written test may be used as a form of screening. 
  • If your candidature is retained for 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. 
  • For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int. 

  ·         The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

  The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.

  Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to  reasonableaccommodation@who.int

  ·         An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) 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 short-listed candidates. 
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. 
  • Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority.
    

    NB: Due to an emergency, candidates may be contacted prior to the scheduled closing date of the advertisement.