Coordinator (Vaccine Preventable Diseases and Immunization)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To achieve the control of communicable and noncommunicable diseases throughout the Western Pacific Region by targeting the reduction of morbidity and mortality of such conditions and diseases. The division supports integrated people-centred care approaches by strengthening primary health care services for prevention, diagnosis, care and treatment of target diseases and conditions along the life-course, while ensuring to reach the unreached and achieving universal health coverage.

The Vaccine- Preventable Diseases and Immunization (VDI) unit works with Member States and partners in making the Region free from vaccine-preventable morbidity, mortality and disability by accelerating, achieving and sustaining control and elimination of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in the Western Pacific. Focus areas of the programme are strengthening and expanding immunization systems and programmes, especially the routine immunization programmes; strategically managing intelligence on VPDs, vaccines and immunization with surveillance systems and laboratory networks; and preparing for and responding to public health emergencies related to VPDs and immunization programmes.

Description Of Duties

Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction, management and supervision for the Regional Office Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization (VDI) unit, oversees the preparation of strategic plans of action, budget proposals, technical guidelines, monitoring and evaluation activities, and special studies;
• Organizes and coordinates training and professional development programmes for the staff of the Regional and Country offices, as well as national counterparts, including through conferences, workshops, seminars, country and regional exchange visits and fellowships;
• Coordinates with other Units and Divisions within the Regional Office to maximize efficiencies and synergies in line with the healthy systems strengthening efforts to reach the unreached populations;
• In collaboration with WHO Country Offices of the Region, advocates ,convenes and enables Member States to use an integrated systems approach against vaccine-preventable diseases through the strengthening of primary health care systems and services, empowering of communities and individuals, and addressing of socio-economic determinants and barriers to health care through multi-sectoral approach;
• Strengthens strategic partnerships with development partners, donors, civil societies, and community representatives at the regional level for multi-stakeholder engagement to ensure coordinated advocacy, technical cooperation and resource mobilization related to VDI;
• Represent the Regional Office for the relevant technical areas of work at various meetings;
• Undertake other related and assigned duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential: Relevant university degree with postgraduate degree in public health or epidemiology.

Desirable: Advanced training in epidemiology and/or public health.

Experience

Essential: At least 10 years of experience in vaccine preventable diseases and immunization programmes or communicable disease prevention and control at senior level, including 4 years of international experience in strategic planning or advisory capacity in the field of vaccine preventable diseases or communicable diseases control in developing countries.

Desirable: Four years of programme leadership and management experience on vaccine preventable diseases and immunization programmes.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge and expertise of country level situations with regard to vaccine preventable diseases and immunization programmes, their development and management with good understanding of relevant country’s needs, priorities and policies, along with WHO’s policies, practices, guidelines and procedures in the related areas and ability to apply them in the country office setting. Excellent knowledge of disease burden and surveillance for vaccine preventable diseases.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze results, identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations for clinical trials of new vaccines.
• Ability to review and revise policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.-Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Excellent knowledge of health care systems and safety regulations.
• Proven knowledge of technical aspects in the field of specialty.
• Public speaking techniques.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
• Strong team leadership skills.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Producing results

Ensuring the effective use of resources

Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of written and spoken English.

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Other UN Languages.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 92,731 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3539 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

Additional Information

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an 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.
• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff 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 staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (

https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusio/n

) are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

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• 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 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 final candidates.
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• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
• Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected].
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Grade

P5

Contractual Arrangement

Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)

Two years

Job Posting

Dec 14, 2023, 3:03:31 AM

Closing Date

Jan 4, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

Philippines-Manila

Other Locations

Multiple locations

Organization

WP/DDC Division of Programmes for Disease Control

Schedule

Full-time

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