Roster - Immunization and Vaccine Development Consultants

Objectives of the programme

The Immunization and Vaccine Development Experts provide specialist technical support to the Family and Reproductive Health Cluster on all issues pertaining to vaccines and immunization and support Member States to promote good health at key stages of life, taking into account the need to address health equity, social determinants of health and human rights, with a focus on preventing morbidity, mortality and disability from vaccine-preventable diseases through the optimum use of currently available and new vaccines.

Areas of expertise

(Note\: This is a generic description of areas of expertise developed for a roster of consultants/experts. The final terms of the reference for the assignment/contract will be based on the actual requirements of the assignment.)

The Immunization and Vaccine Development Consultants’ areas of expertise being sought include\:

·Expanded Program on Immunization Review

·Immunization Post Introduction Evaluation

·Immunology/vaccinology/regulatory

·Vaccine management

·Immunization Information system assessment, data quality review, data improvement planning,data analysis and use, coverage Survey implementation

·NITAG

·Cold Chain Equipment Management

·Cold chain Temperature Monitoring

·Effective Vaccine Management Assessment

·Logistic Working Group, Studies/Best practices, innovative solutions

·New Vaccines Surveillance, Vaccine Implementation and impact monitoring

·Surveillance and Epidemiology

·Laboratory/Bacteriology/Virology

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\:

Experts (P4-P5)\: Masters’ level university degree in Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Bio Medical Sciences, Statistics, Clinical Microbiology, Virology or equivalent discipline.

Specialists (P2 - P3)\: First University Degree in the relevant field

Desirable\:Any additional education or training in the relevant field would be an asset.

Experience

Essential\:

Experts\: At least 7-10 years’ experience in immunization and vaccine development field.

Specialists\: At least 5 years’ experience in immunization and vaccine development field.

Desirable\:Any additional experience related to the field would be an asset in undertaking the duties

Languages\:

Essential\:Expert knowledge of English or French
Desirable\:Knowledge of Portuguese would be an asset

Other Skills\:

Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications and computer skills including the ability to make high quality technical presentations and data analysis.

Additional information

The purpose of this VN is to invite qualified professionals with relevant expertise for P2/P3/P4/P5 grades for inclusion in a roster of experts for possible short-term assignments which may arise from time to time at the WHO Regional Office for Africa.

The grade of the position will be fixed based on the level of responsibilities and complexity of tasks assigned as reflected in the terms of reference.

Please note applications should be submitted through WHO's online recruitment portal. Please visit www.who.int/careers to complete an online profile and to apply to this vacancy.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the event your candidature is retained, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of thedegree(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\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

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WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

Applications from women and from nationals of non-and under-represented Member States are particularly encouraged.

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