10. Develop and manage approaches in assigned countries that can achievepolio eradication while contributing to strengthening routine immunizationsystems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in medicine sciencesand Master's degree in public health,epidemiology, related science or health discipline.

Experience

Essential: At least seven years ofrelevant experience combined at the national and international levels in publichealth including a developing country settings, out of which at least 4 yearsin disease eradication, immunization, or infectious disease control.
Desirable: Significant experience withpolio eradication programmes and management of large-scale public healthprogrammes involving immunization. Working experience with international organizationsand/or nongovernmental organizations.

Skills

Good knowledge of public healthand epidemiology, with broad practical knowledge of public health, infectious diseasesurveillance and control, vaccine science, immunization and disease eradicationpolicies and strategies and their application in developing countries. Strongability and experience with analysis of surveillance, immunization monitoringand epidemiologic data.Strong technical writing andanalytical skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with governments,and in field conditions.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Expert knowledge of French. Expert knowledge of Arabic.

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 73,516 (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 2763 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 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.

• 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.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged
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