Divisional Officer (EPI)

Description

Readvertised

Under the direct supervision of the respective National Professional Officer (EPI) and the overall guidance of the respective Head of WHO Sub-Office, the incumbent will carry out the following tasks in the assigned division/districts:

• Support the development of the annual operational plans for the assigned districts.

• Follow up and coordinate with the field staff including Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) and government staff at divisional and district levels for the implementation of immunization plans.

• Monitor the implementation of immunization service delivery in the fixed, outreach and mobile sessions and conducting RCA in the community to assess the routine measles coverage.

• Assist in preparing high-quality micro-plans for routine immunization at Union Council level in the assigned districts

• Support the activities to improve the quality of immunization coverage and surveillance data.

• Support the Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs) surveillance in order to assess the impact of the immunization program.

• Coordinate the activities related to routine immunization with all stakeholders at all levels.

• Support and coordinate district-level staff deployment and logistics for immunization activities.

• Support the operational component of EPI/PEI synergy.

Competencies:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Producing results

Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications.
• Good interpersonal skills, team working and time management.

Language requirements:

Expert knowledge of English and local language.