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Job Title: Cluster
Consultant - (1801291)
Grade: NO-B
Contractual Arrangement: External Consultant
Contract duration: 6 Months
Closing Date: Apr 18, 2018, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location: - Zamfara State
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria
Schedule: Full-time
Purpose of the Position
To coordinate WHO technical, programmatic and managerial
activities aimed at supporting the Government of Nigeria to (a) achieve and
maintain very high population immunity against polioviruses through high
quality SIAs and routine immunization (b) achieve recommended surveillance
performance indicators for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP), other Vaccine
Preventable Diseases as well as other diseases of public health priority as
highlighted in Nigeria's Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR)
strategy.
Description Of Duties
Under the overall technical guidance of the IVE Cluster
Leader, the Cluster Coordinator will work under the day-to-day supervision of
the WHO State Coordinator and the oversight of the Zonal Coordinator, and will
perform the following functions:
SIA Planning, Implementation and Monitoring
1. Prepare high quality SIA High Risk
Operational Plans (HROP) and monitor implementation of these plans, including
through pre-implementation SIA dashboard.
2. Implement of
micro-planning with attention to all components included in the 2013 NPEEP.
3.
Implementation of high quality training of all cadres involved in SIAs
including independent monitors
4. Supervise SIA
implementation, daily review meetings in highest risk areas and timely
submission of daily implementation SIA dashboard.
5. Ensure high
quality Independent monitoring and timely use of data for appropriate action.
6. Monitor and
document implementation of PEI accountability framework
7. Support
review of each SIA using recommended data and tools (LQAs, EIM, Tally Sheet
Analysis.... etc.) and prepare feedback to all key stake-holders.
AFP Surveillance Planning, implementation and monitoring
Prepare AFP Surveillance work-plans for all LGAs in the
cluster
Support active surveillance visits targeting major hospitals
and priority sites.
Implement supportive supervision and capacity building for
DSNOs, clinicians/health workers and community surveillance focal points (TBAs,
traditional healers....).
Conduct monthly review of (a) implementation of AFP
surveillance work-plans (b) AFP surveillance performance in all LGAs in the
cluster.
Plan and implement of high quality investigation of any
confirmed polio case
Support surveillance of other VPDs and priority diseases
within the national IDSR Strategy
Routine Immunization planning and monitoring
Ensure timely updating of Reaching Every Ward (REW)
micro-plans of all LGAs in the cluster.
Conduct weekly monitoring of Routine Immunization sessions
(fixed and outreach)
Conduct supportive supervision and training of Health
workers in Routine Immunization.
Support activities aimed at improving Routine Immunization
Data Quality, including DQS.
Monitor implementation of priority activities aimed at
smooth introduction of new vaccines.
Conduct monthly review of implementation of REW micro-plans
and RI performance with particular attention to indicators included in the
Routine Immunization Accountability Framework.
Cross Cutting Tasks
Support capacity building and mentorship of subordinates
(LGA Facilitators, Field Volunteers) including through preparation of weekly
work-plans and reports.
Conduct advocacy to promote stake-holder ownership and
participation in immunization activities
strengthen partnership with Government officials,
Traditional Leaders, Civil Society, Religious Leaders, Women’s Groups, Professional
Associations, Civil Society… etc.
Provide any support as requested by WHO State Coordinator.
Required Qualifications
Education
Essential: University degree, preferably in one of the
following: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health.
Desirable:
Post-graduate degree in Public Health, preferably in Epidemiology or
other related public health fields
Experience
Essential:
At least 5 years’ experience in EPI/PEI activities in
similar roles in an organization concerned with
public health management.
Desirable:
Prior working experience with international nongovernmental
organization (INGOs), WHO/UN, health clusters partners, recognized humanitarian
organizations.
Use of language skills
Essential:
Advanced level spoken and written English.
Desirable: Understanding local languages
How to Apply
Interested persons should click here to apply
Good Luck!!!
