Medical Officer

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- Medical Officer (2208678)*Medical Officer - ( 2208678 ) Grade : P4 Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 1 yearJob Posting: Sep 21, 2022, 12:40:35 PM Closing Date: Oct 8, 2022, 9:59:00 PM Primary Location: Jordan-Amman Organization: EM/POL Polio Eradication Schedule: Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal devices system settings. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMETo support all Member States in providing high-quality immunization services to achieve universal immunization coverage and contribute to the completion of polio eradication in the Region. Ultimately, Eradication of poliomyelitis, and destruction or appropriate containment of polioviruses in the Region.DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESThe incumbent will perform the following duties to achieve the poliomyelitis eradication certification objectives:1. Coordinate and collaborate with the Regional Certification Commission for Poliomyelitis Eradication (RCC) and serve in its secretariat along with Regional Focal Points (FP);2. Manage the WHO/EMR Regional Poliomyelitis Eradication Certification by coordinating its key activities, and regularly evaluate the performance of NCCs and provide technical guidance and advice in the implementation of RCC recommendations;3. Provide strategic direction and coordinate with all member states of the Region to ensure effective implementation of Polio Eradication Initiatives (PEI) linked to Poliomyelitis Eradication Certification;4. Liaise with other WHO offices, including HQ, in the organization of training of NCCs and/or EPI Managers on certification of polio eradication;5. Participate in other regional activities aimed at ensuring that all countries in the region attain Polio Eradication targets and milestones as articulated in the Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan 2013-2018, and thereby achieve requirements for the Region to be certified as free from wild and circulating vaccine -derived poliovirus (or: thereby maintain the Region polio-free);6. Provide authoritative advice to RCC in further development of certification documents in line with eradication initiative (PEI) and evolving needs for the Poliomyelitis Eradication Certification, especially during post-certification phase of polio eradication.7. Develop final documentation for the polio free certification for submission by RCC to the Global Certification Commission8.Prepare various technical reports related to the field of responsibility.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: University degree in Medicine or Biological Sciences and Masters Degree in Epidemiology or Public Health.Desirable:ExperienceEssential: At least seven years experience combined at the national and international levels in epidemiology and Polio Eradication as well as control of other communicable diseases of public health importanceDesirable: Experience in Polio Eradication immunization activities and data management.SkillsSolid knowledge of epidemiology of Polio, health system and data management, and other epidemic diseases of public health importanceHigh level of interpersonal, networking and cross-cultural negotiating skillsDemonstrated managerial skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environmentGood capacity of organizing, summarizing and presenting information to different audiencesAbility to synthesize and analyse information from various sources Ability to organize and run meetings and workshopsWHO CompetenciesCommunicationProducing resultsEnsuring the effective use of resourcesBuilding and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyondDriving the Organizations Position in Health LeadershipUse of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.REMUNERATIONWHO 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 75,602 (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 2633 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 INFORMATIONThis vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade levelOnly 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: . 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 WHOs operations please visit:WHO is committed to workforce diversity.WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the 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.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: . 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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