**Grade**: P4 **Contractual Arrangement**: Fixed-term appointment **Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)**: 2 years **Job Posting**: Apr 23, 2024, 3:55:30 AM **Closing Date**: May 13, 2024, 4:59:00 PM **Primary Location**: Indonesia-Jakarta **Organization**: SE_INO WR Office, Indonesia **Schedule**: Full-time **OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME** To strengthen vaccine-preventable disease control including increasing and maintaining immunization coverage for all EPI vaccines, surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases; to maintain the polio elimination status in the country; achieve measles and rubella elimination, introducing new and underutilized vaccines, to transfer technology for the laboratory diagnosis of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and strengthen national regulatory authorities/ BPOM capacity **DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES** Under 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: 2.Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the introduction of new vaccines that have been planned or under consideration by the government of Indonesia I.e., 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 immunization 6.Facilitate strengthening of health systems for immunization 7.Update, implement, monitor, and evaluate the national measles elimination and rubella control plan 8.Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate integrated surveillance of AFP, Measles/ Rubella, Neonatal Tetanus and Japanese Encephalitis 9.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 Indonesia 10.Enhance partnership coordination and mobilization of resources for immunization. 11.Work closely with other categories in WCO Indonesia towards integrated services, MCH, UHC, and systems strengthening 12.Provide technical guidance in integrating the Covid19 vaccination into the routine immunization of Indonesia, and 13.Any other duties assigned by the supervisor or WHO Representative. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** **Education** **Essential**: 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 diseases **Experience** **Essential**: At least seven years of relevant experience in EPI and vaccine-preventable disease control some of which should have been obtained in an international context **Desirable**: Experience in working for an international organization in low and middle-income countries with proven experience in partnering with national, regional, and international counterparts. **Skills** Demonstrated 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 introduction **WHO Competencies** Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Ensuring the effective use of resources Producing results Creating an empowering and motivating environment **Use of Language Skills** **Essential**: Expert knowledge of English. **Desirable**: **REMUNERATION** **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** - This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level - A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. - According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. - Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. - The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other persona