Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To coordinate WHO technical, programmatic and managerial activities aimed at supporting the Government of Nigeria to (a) achieve and maintain very high population immunity against polioviruses through high quality SIAs and routine immunization (b) achieve recommended surveillance performance indicators for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP), other Vaccine Preventable Diseases as well as other diseases of public health priority as highlighted in Nigeria's Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy.
Description Of Duties
Under the overall technical guidance of the IVE Cluster Leader, the Cluster Coordinator will work under the day-to-day supervision of the WHO State Coordinator and the oversight of the Zonal Coordinator, and will perform the following functions:
SIA Planning, Implementation and Monitoring
AFP Surveillance Planning, implementation and monitoring
- Prepare AFP Surveillance work-plans for all LGAs in the cluster
- Support active surveillance visits targeting major hospitals and priority sites.
- Implement supportive supervision and capacity building for DSNOs, clinicians/health workers and community surveillance focal points (TBAs, traditional healers....).
- Conduct monthly review of (a) implementation of AFP surveillance work-plans (b) AFP surveillance performance in all LGAs in the cluster.
- Plan and implement of high quality investigation of any confirmed polio case
Support surveillance of other VPDs and priority diseases within the national IDSR Strategy
Routine Immunization planning and monitoring
- Ensure timely updating of Reaching Every Ward (REW) micro-plans of all LGAs in the cluster.
- Conduct weekly monitoring of Routine Immunization sessions (fixed and outreach)
- Conduct supportive supervision and training of Health workers in Routine Immunization.
- Support activities aimed at improving Routine Immunization Data Quality, including DQS.
- Monitor implementation of priority activities aimed at smooth introduction of new vaccines.
- Conduct monthly review of implementation of REW micro-plans and RI performance with particular attention to indicators included in the Routine Immunization Accountability Framework.
Cross Cutting Tasks
- Support capacity building and mentorship of subordinates (LGA Facilitators, Field Volunteers) including through preparation of weekly work-plans and reports.
- Conduct advocacy to promote stake-holder ownership and participation in immunization activities
- strengthen partnership with Government officials, Traditional Leaders, Civil Society, Religious Leaders, Women’s Groups, Professional Associations, Civil Society… etc.
- Provide any support as requested by WHO State Coordinator.
Required Qualifications
Education
Essential: University degree, preferably in one of the following: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health.
Desirable: Post-graduate degree in Public Health, preferably in Epidemiology or other related public health fields
Experience
Essential:
At least 5 years’ experience in EPI/PEI activities in similar roles in an organization concerned with public health management.
Desirable
Prior working experience with international nongovernmental organization (INGOs), WHO/UN, health clusters partners, recognized humanitarian organizations.
Use of language skills
Essential
Advanced level spoken and written English.
Desirable: Understanding local languages
Grade
NO-B
Contractual Arrangement
External Consultant
Contract duration
6 Months
Job Posting
Apr 4, 2018, 1:27:31 PM
Closing Date
Apr 18, 2018, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
Nigeria
Organization
AF_NGA Nigeria
Schedule
Full-time
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