Medical Officer (MVP) at World Health Organization

Grade: NO-B
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract duration: 2 years

Job Posting: Sep 3, 2018, 5:27:57 AM
Closing Date: Sep 24, 2018, 2:59:00 PM
Primary Location: Kenya-Nairobi
Organization: AF_KEN Kenya
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Kenya is one of three countriesselected to participate in the Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme (MVIP).The goal of the MVIP is to provide key information to inform and update the WHO policy recommendation on the use of the RTS, S/AS01 malaria vaccine in young childrenin sub Saharan Africa. The strategic objective is to provide timelyavailability of pilot implementation evidence on RTS,S feasibility, impact, andsafety for submission to the WHO‘s SAGE/MPAC aiming for final data submissionin 2022. To accomplish this, WHO will work closely with PATH in collaborationwith the MOH and other partners, to support the introduction of the RTS, Svaccine sub-nationally through EPI programs in the 3 selected countries.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent willhave the following assigned duties and responsibilities;

• Providesupport and technical assistance in collaboration with WHO, PATH, GSK, andother in- country stakeholders/partners, to the MOH EPI Manager and working closelywith the MOH MVIP focal point towards, preparations, implementation andadvancement of MVIP activities in line with the developed timelines.
• Assist theMoH EPI focal point on MVIP activities to keep timelines on track andanticipate and notify the EPI manager of any threats or obstacles to theplanned timeline and facilitating resolution of these threats andobstacles.
• AttendMVIP teleconferences and meetings, providing support to the EPI Manager toensure regular communication and updates on the state of MVIP preparedness.
• Supportthe National Vaccines and Immunization Programme to review and implement a detailed Vaccine introduction plan andbudget for the pilot introduction of RTS, S vaccine. Specifically
• Assistwith the development of the vaccine implementation strategy, as well as, thereview and revision of draft plans and budgets to ensure finalization andapproval.
• SupportNVIP to organize and facilitate meetings related to RTS, S introductionincluding technical working group meetings and planning activities.
• Working inpartnership with WHO and MVIP collaborators, support NVIP to draft programmeguidelines, training materials and conduct trainings.
• SupportNVIP to identify areas requiring capacity building such as logistics, coldchain, monitoring and evaluation etc., through a preparedness assessment atnational level and in the pilot areas and propose activities/support to addressthese.
• Supportpreparations and conduct of evaluations onfeasibility, impact, and safety of malaria vaccine
• Support the NVIP and the PPB to strengthenpharmacovigilance activities.Perform any other duties as assigned by the WR.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first level university degree in Medicine orhealth related sciences.
Desirable: Postgraduate degree in Medicine, or healthrelated sciences or other fields relevant to immunization or malaria control.

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years demonstratedexperience in implementation of public health programmes at national andsubnational levels preferably in immunization or malaria control programmes.
Desirable: Demonstrated experience in working with KenyaMinistries of Health on design, planning, implementation, monitoring andevaluation of national health programmes. Experience in doing costing andbudgeting, and working in collaboration with a diverse range ofstakeholders.
Skills

• Demonstratedin-depth and excellent knowledge and understanding of immunization and /or malaria control andchild health programmes.
• Excellentcommunication and presentation skills.
• Demonstratedability to write technical reports.
• Experiencein using data for decision making.
• Excellentcapacity in programme management, coordination, and organization.
• Ability to work as a team member, and sensitivity toworking in a multi-cultural environment

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Producing results

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
• Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Kiswahili.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at KES 5,049,571 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

Only 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: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.