Medical Officer (EPI)

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESUnder the guidance of the WHO Representative and the direct supervision of the WHO Technical Officer (IVD), the incumbent is responsible to carry out the following activities related to immunization and vaccine development to assist the national immunization programme and the Ministry of Health Indonesia: 1.Develop and apply innovative methods to increase and maintain high immunization coverage in hard-to-reach and difficult areas., implement, monitor, and evaluate the introduction of new vaccines that have been planned or under consideration by the government of Indonesia , Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, Inactivated polio vaccine, Human Papilloma vaccine, Japanese encephalitis vaccine.3.Facilitate immunization safety and monitoring, of adverse events.4.Prepare country-specific training materials and guidelines in support of the above.5.Coordinate for integration of other public health interventions into immunization6.Facilitate strengthening of health systems for immunization, implement, monitor, and evaluate the national measles elimination and rubella control plan8.Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate integrated surveillance of AFP, Measles/ Rubella, Neonatal Tetanus and Japanese Encephalitis9.Facilitate implementation of national plan for eradication in line with global polio eradication and end game strategic plan with special focus on polio legacy/ Sustainability planning to use lessons learn from polio eradication and polio infrastructure for other priority public health interventions in Indonesia10.Enhance partnership coordination and mobilization of resources for immunization. closely with other categories in WCO Indonesia towards integrated services, MCH, UHC, and systems strengthening12.Provide technical guidance in integrating the Covid19 vaccination into the routine immunization of Indonesia, and other duties assigned by the supervisor or WHO Representative.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: University degree in Medicine. Postgraduate degree in Epidemiology or public health, or a related discipline.Desirable: Training in the immunization programs and control of vaccine-preventable diseasesExperienceEssential: At least seven years of relevant experience in EPI and vaccine-preventable disease control some of which should have been obtained in an international contextDesirable: Experience in working for an international organization in low and middle-income countries with proven experience in partnering with national, regional, and international counterparts.SkillsDemonstrated knowledge of communicable disease control, epidemiology, and laboratory diagnosis specifically for EPI diseases. Knowledge of clinical and laboratory surveillance. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues at national and international levels. Knowledge and experience in VPD surveillance and new vaccine introductionWHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationEnsuring the effective use of resourcesProducing resultsCreating an empowering and motivating environmentUse of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable: