Technical Officer (Polio)

The Technical Officer (Polio) supports the national polio eradication programme in Somalia by overseeing surveillance activities, immunization efforts, and coordination with partners. The role involves supervision of polio eradication officers and ensuring achievement of certification standards for poliovirus transmission interruption.

Responsibilities

• Support surveillance activities for AFP and VPI diseases to ensure achievement/maintenance of certification standards including planning, implementation, training, supervision, advocacy, case investigations, and data analysis.
• Support development and strengthening of routine immunization through micro-planning, coordination with partners, and data analysis for corrective action.
• Support supplementary immunization activities including preparations, implementation, monitoring, training, and data analysis.
• Liaise with EPI/PEI partners and enlist commitment of national and local authorities.
• Oversee activities of national support staff recruited by WHO working in Polio eradication and immunization activities.
• Submit monthly reports reflecting progress, constraints, and proposed actions.

Requirements

• University degree in medicine from a recognized medical school.
• Postgraduate qualifications in public health (preferably in epidemiology of child health) are desirable.
• At least 5 years' experience in Polio Eradication and EPI-related activities.
• Experience in NGOs, UN agencies, or the Ministry of Health in immunization related areas is desirable.
• Managerial skills and providing leadership to staff.
• Knowledge of Epidemiology.
• Expert knowledge of English.
• Expert knowledge of the local language.

Skills

• Polio Eradication
• Expanded Programme on Immunization
• Immunization Programme Management
• Epidemiology
• Surveillance Management
• Public Health
• Program Coordination
• Staff Supervision
• Leadership in Health Programs
• Child Health Epidemiology
• Poliovirus Transmission Interruption
• Health Program Monitoring
• NGO Health Program Experience
• UN Health Program Experience
• Health Ministry Collaboration
• English Language Proficiency
• Local Language Proficiency

Languages

English