Medical Officer

World Health Organization is seeking a highly skilled Medical Officer to lead immunization programmes and control vaccine-preventable diseases.

• Provide technical advice to countries for strengthening routine immunization systems and improving coverage and equity.
• Develop and implement comprehensive multi-year plans, district microplans, and monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Oversee planning and implementation of measles/rubella control/elimination activities, including supplementary immunization activities and case-based laboratory surveillance.
• Coordinate activities related to the introduction of new vaccines, including applications to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and necessary training.
• Develop and implement polio transition plans and oversee laboratory-based surveillance of Rotavirus gastroenteritis and invasive bacterial vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Serve as a technical advisor to the public concerning investigation and response to outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Supervise and guide other EPI field staff at federal, provincial, and district levels.
• Monitor resource mobilization for EPI-related activities and timely utilization of funds.

• Master's degree in medicine, epidemiology, or public health with a specialization in immune or vaccine-related areas.
• At least 10 years of extensive and practical experience in immunization programmes and control of vaccine-preventable diseases at high managerial levels.
• Excellent knowledge of principles, practices, methodology, and techniques of immunization programmes.
• Excellent capacity in developing strategies and plans related to immunization programmes.

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

• Expert knowledge of English

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for this position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 92,731, a variable post adjustment, and other benefits.