Job Title : Technical Officer (AEFI and VPDs Survelliance)
Location : Islamabad
Company : United Nations Pakistan
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-10-23
Close Date : 2023-12-23
The purpose of the position is to provide technical assistance to strengthen the VPDs Surveillance. Under the direct supervision of the respective head of Country office/sub-office in close collaboration with the National Professional Officers (EPI) and the overall guidance of the Medical Officer (EPI), the incumbent will: Carry out all aspects of early detection, verification and assessment of Vaccine Preventable Diseases, to inform decision-making. Conduct regular weekly analysis of case-based surveillance data to facilitate timely information s for better preparedness and outbreak response. Monitor surveillance performance in all provinces and federating areas Follow-up on the on-line reporting via the surveillance app. Strengthen surveillance reporting compliance in the EPI-MIS. Support WHO Pakistan in the production and dissemination of information products and reports including weekly bulletins, situation reports, and outbreak investigation reports, among others. Strengthen sentinel site surveillance through conducting regular data analysis, reports and reviews. Support the procurement of surveillance lab supplies Support VPDs training and focal person’s capacity building Provide technical support in the field during outbreak. Support Federal EPI in developing comprehensive annual plan of action and monitoring its implementation through regular EPI review Capacity building of surveillance staff on VPD surveillance guideline. Work closely with Provincial EPI programs to develop training plan.Conduct training of respective Surveillance staff Support capacity building of surveillance staff on AEFI related to VPD vaccination, field investigation, detection, data management, and response. Specific requirements Qualifications required: Minimum Essential: University Degree in Medicine Desirable : Master in Public health. Minimum Experience required: At least 5 years of experience working in disease surveillance. Skills / Technical skills and knowledge: Knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications. Knowledge of the current health system, with good understanding of the vaccination program and hospitals. Ability to provide technical advice and design and undergo assessment, and formulation of policy and recommendations. Good interpersonal skills, team working, time management and coaching of others Language requirements: Expert knowledge of English and local language