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E-drug: EPI vacancy at WHO
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1. EPI MEDICAL OFFICER OR EPI TECHNICAL OFFICER
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Vacancy Notice No. HQ/01/HTP/42-E

Qualifications indicated in this vacancy are MINIMUM requirements.
Candidates who are less qualified will not be considered.

Title: Medical Officer or Technical Officer (dependent on qualification) two
positions available (posts of limited duration - two years)

Grade:  P.4
Official station (country):  Geneva (Switzerland)

Organizational Location/Unit:  Health Technology and
Pharmaceuticals (HTP)
Vaccines and Biologicals (V&B)
Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:
To eradicate poliomyelitis and reduce morbidity and mortality from
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, tuberculosis, hepatitis B, yellow fever and
measles by providing support to immunization against these diseases and
through other interventions. Immunization against other diseases may be
added, where applicable. Major emphasis will be placed on polio eradication
activities.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Work as part of the EPI team to implement policies and strategies
concerning immunization against poliomyelitis, diphtheria, pertussis,
tetanus, measles, tuberculosis, hepatitus B and yellow fever. Emphasis is
placed on the eradication of poliomyelitis. - As part of the Country Support
Team for the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI), provide technical expertise
to Regional Offices and Country Offices where appropriate in the development
and planning of activities leading to poliomyelitis eradication, the
development of effective systems of immunization and surveillance, and the
achievement of other EPI target disease reduction in Member States. -
Coordinate with other teams and other agencies in the support of EPI and
especially polio eradication. - Collaborate in the coordination of
collection and publication of EPI disease data. - Assist in EPI programme
management as directed. - Carry out other duties for polio eradication and
EPI as identified by Coordinator, V&B/EPI; Focal Point, V&B/PEI/Country and
Regional Support; and Project Leader, V&B/PEI.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Sciences, or Engineering, with postgraduate
degree or equivalent experience in public health. Technical expertise in
public health and disease control. Ability to work effectively with
colleagues at national and international level. Experience with
international organizations and/or nongovernmental organizations would be an
asset.

Experience:

More than eight years' experience in public health programmes in the areas
of administration, planning, disease control, logistics and immunization,
including experience at international level and working with developing
countries. This should include at least four years' experience in the EPI
and/or polio eradication. Extensive experience with poliomyelitis
eradication in endemic countries would be an asset.

Languages:

Excellent knowledge of English or French with a working knowledge of the
other language.

Annual salary (net of tax):

US$ 55 180 at single rate and US$ 59 255 with primary dependants. Post
Adjustment: 19.6% of the above figures. This percentage is to be considered
as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or
downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

Applications should quote the vacancy notice number and include a detailed
curriculum vitae and photograph.

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPLETED PERSONAL
HISTORY FORM.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 6 JULY 2001

This vacancy is open to applicants of EITHER SEX. Applications from WOMEN
are encouraged.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for interview
and test.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff
Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual

Staff are subject to assignment to any office of the WHO in the world and
mobility is encouraged.

Please send your application by mail to:

                HTP/MSU
                World Health Organization,
                CH-1211 Geneva 27,
                Switzerland

By fax to: 41 22 7914889
By Email to: htpvac@who.ch

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