SIA Coordinator – 1 Position – LICA 6 – Hargeisa, Somalia

Under the direct supervision of WHO ZPEO and the overall guidance of IFP, the incumbent, overall, will coordinate SIAs activities; more specifically, he will undertake the following duties

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist the polio eradication activities, in planning and implementation of supplementary immunization activities (SIAs)
• To strengthen SIAs through improved micro-planning and supervision, increased government ownership and expanded partner participation.
• To support regional/district health staff in preparation of campaign activities, implementation and supervision through regular field visits
• To develop and update detailed plans of campaign activities in each province in line with the programme objective and targets.
• To coordinate provincial report and review all reports submitted by provinces and analyze the data related to SIAs to provide feedback to various health authorities
• To ensure the development and training on the use of data collecting tool from districts
• To support/assist in organizing and conducting appropriate training for the SIAs at regional and district levels.
• To support health authorities and district polio officers in the compilation and analysis of SIAs data
• To ensure timely feedback and endorsement of SI data by health authorities
• To assist in the planning of a comprehensive social mobilization/communication/ advocacy plan for SIAs.
• To prepare regular programme reports and follow up documentation of special activities for SIAs.

Qualifications

Educational background

Essential: Completion of Secondary education, nursing diploma from a recognized medical school or college

Desirable:

Professional experience and knowledge

Essential: 8 years of experiences in public health and control of communicable diseases

Desirable:

Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English and Somali

Desirable:

Competencies

Describe the core, management competencies required – See WHO competency model – list in order of priority, commencing with the most important ones.

1. 1. Teamwork*
   2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences*
   3. Communication*
   4. Producing Results*

Functional Knowledge and Skill

*Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position

1. Skills in training health workers on PEI/EPI activities standard operational procedures.
2. Skills in planning, managing and coordination of PEI/EPI programmers’ Excellent organizational and analytical skills, complemented by sound interpersonal skills and ability to work in multicultural environment.
3. Very good ability to build and maintain relations and network with national authorities and other stakeholders across relevant sectors Knowledge of WHO mandate and goals