Under direct supervision of the WHO IVD Focal Person, and overall supervision of the WHO Representative (WR), the incumbent will perform New Vaccines Surveillance functions as they relate to Immunization and Vaccine Preventable Diseases Surveillance in the country. The incumbent will work closely and interact with Ministry of Health IVD Unit, New Vaccines Surveillance Sentinel Sites, WHO Zonal IVID Offices and WHO Regional Office to ensure the required indicators are achieved.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to the Ministry of Health on the Implementation of surveillance activities for vaccine-preventable diseases(VPDs) in Accordance with defined international standards
• Support the Ministry of Health to assess the quality of data and performance of sentinel surveillance sites for VPDs on a
• Monthly basis and share feedback with the sites.
• Ensure all specimens collected at sentinel sites laboratories are timely tested, results are linked to the case notes and all positive samples are sent to the National Health Lab for quality assurance and for further testing.
• Analyze and interpret trends for VPDs, share findings with the IVD program and relevant stakeholders so as to guide actions on improving program delivery
• Support for timely compilation and submission of quarterly progress reports
  Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Knowledge/Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Educational Background and Experience:

Essential: University Degree in Medicine(MBBS, MBChB, MD), DDS, BSc Pharm or BSc Nursing from a recognized institution.

Desirable: Post graduate degree in Public Health Preferably in epidemiology or other related public health fields. Experience in disease surveillance prevention and control at national and/or international level.

Experience

Essential:-  at least five years of experience in medical sciences, statistics, epidemiology and Research activities.

Other Skills(e.g IT): Excellent knowledge of statistical packages, Geo-mapping and Microsoft application(e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)

Languages

Oral and written proficiency in English is required

WHO Competencies

• Communicating in a credible and effective way.
• Fostering integration and teamwork.
• Respective and promoting individual and cultural differences.
• Producing results.
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Functional Skills and Knowlege

Ability to work under pressure to make a decision, to elaborate strategies and organize priorities
Ability to coordinate activities and undertake multitasks
Strong analytical skills and good judgment.
The sense of prioritization and attention to detail
Ability to liaise with people at all levels and to proactively search for information
Self-motivated, flexible and able to innovate
Professional commitment.
Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, and to present factual information.
Ability to work in stressful context and under a tight deadline
Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment
The interested Candidates should address an application comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates/diplomas/degrees and testimonials to

The WHO Representative

1 Albert Luthuli Street, Ocean Road

PO BOX 9292

Dar es Salaam

N.B only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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