Medical Officer

4 weeks ago

Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan World Health Organization Full time
Job Title: Medical Officer - Immunization Programmes

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Officer to join our team at the World Health Organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical advice to countries on strengthening routine immunization systems and improving coverage and equity.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive multi-year plans and annual EPI plans to improve immunization coverage and equity.
  • Oversee the planning and implementation of measles/rubella control/elimination activities, including supplementary immunization activities and measles case-based laboratory surveillance.
  • Coordinate the development and implementation of polio transition plans and oversee laboratory-based surveillance of rotavirus gastroenteritis and invasive bacterial vaccine-preventable diseases.
  • Provide technical advice to countries on vaccine introduction, including developing applications to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and conducting necessary training for the introduction of new vaccines.
  • Supervise and guide other EPI field staff at federal, provincial, and district levels.
Requirements:
  • 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 the field of 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.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work with a global health organization and contribute to improving health outcomes worldwide.
  • Professional development opportunities and a dynamic work environment.

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