District Polio Officer (DPO)

-To conduct AFP Active Surveillance in the respective area

-To implement Polio SIAs campaign in the respective area

-To Support Routine Immunization in the respective area

Under the direct supervision of the WHO Provincial Polio Officer/Medical Officer, Regional TL, Polio TL/AFG, and the overall supervision of the WHO Representative, the District Polio Officer will undertake the following duties:

 Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance: 

• Makes a monthly plan clearly identify AFP surveillance activities. 

• Support the Provincial Polio officer in investigation of all AFP cases and stool specimen collection and 

  transportation. 

• Facilitate identifying the healthcare providers and reporting volunteers and enlisting by the Provincial Polio officer 

  in the list of reporting network.

• Support the provincial polio officer in training and orientation of reporting volunteers.

• Facilitate PPOs in collecting Active Surveillance and Zero reports from their area of assignment 

• Assist MoPH in surveillance for Vaccine Preventable Disease and reporting AEFI. 
  

Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIAs):

• Assist the PPO and MoPH to regularly update the micro-plans for SIAs, 

• Participate in selection of Supervisors and vaccinators for implementation, supervision and monitoring of SIAs 

  activities.

• Coordinate social mobilization activities with partners before and during the campaign in the catchment area of 

  assignment.

• Conduct, Supervise and monitor training of Front line workers in his area of assignment.

• Facilitate and conduct training of Intra-campaign monitors where applicable. 

• Coordinate selection of Post-campaign Monitors (PCM) and LQAS monitors

•  Supervises and provide technical assistance to implement post-campaign related activities such as PCM, LQAS and  

  Out-of-House Finger-Marking surveys. 

• Facilitate post-campaign review and other regular PEI coordination meetings with all PEI partners in area of  

  assignment.

• the Provincial Polio Officer in preparing monthly plan and getting these approved. 

• Provide supportive supervision, monitoring and regular feedback to Provincial Polio Officers in the area of assignment. 
  

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Monitor EPI activities.

•  Assist PEI/EPI implementing partners in training, micro-planning, supervision and monitoring

• Facilitate regular coordination meetings with all PEI/EPI implementing partners.
  

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Other:

• Assist the Regional/Provincial Team Lead/Medical Officer on any other related tasks assigned. 

• Oversee that operational funds are used in a transparent and effective way in the district of assignment.
  
  

 Qualifications required:

• Medical Doctor (MD degree.

• Proven residency of the assigned area and good relations with all relevant stakeholders in the area.

• Local language is mandatory with at least basic knowledge of English.

• Ability to negotiate access and effective communication on PEI relevant issues/activities.  

• At least 1 year of relevant technical and managerial experience with international agencies. 

  Experience in the polio program is an asset. 

• Results oriented in the context of the PEI program.

• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team to adapt to diverse educational and  

  cultural background and maintain high standards of personal conduct.

• Willingness to work long hours and weekends, especially during important activities such as  

  conferences/meetings, vaccination campaigns, and other events. 
  
  

Competencies:

1) Producing results

2) Fostering Integration and Teamwork

3) Communicating in a credible and effective way

4) Moving forward in a changing environment.

5) Effective use of resources

Functional Skills and Knowledge:

-Training skills

-Monitoring skills

-Reporting skills

-Management skills

-Communication skills

Educations:

Essential:  Completion of medical degree

Desirable:Bachelor of medicine.

Experience:

Essential:  3-5 years of related experience (Polio and Routine Immunization activities). 

Desirable: Relevant experience in the UN and NGO system

Languages:Good knowledge of English fluent the local language.

IT Skills:

- Good knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and Power point).

- Internet skills

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The incumbent will perform the following duties:

• To support the selection process of FLWs

• To develop micro-plan of the area

• To conduct training for all FLWs levels (DCs, CSs, volunteers, ICMs and PCMs)

• To monitor the SIAs and active surveillance activities

• To monitor the RI activities

• To play an active role in improving the coordination among partners

• To report to his activities regularly the supervisor

• To provide feedback to the FLWs on their activities

• To attend the meetings of the partners at his level

• To keep record and documents in proper system 
  

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Criteria

ØLong List - The candidates shall be longlisted base on the minimum qualifications and relevant experience to the Vacancy Notice (VN).

ØShort List - Further shortlist shall be done base on years of relevant experience, higher education and required skills.

• ØWHO may conduct written/presentation and interview or combination of the mentioned mediums to select the most qualified candidate.

• ØWHO is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply and equally qualified female candidate will be given preference.