District Polio Officer (DPO)

Date Posted: Nov 14, 2024

Job Detail

Location:

Ghazni Paktia Paktika
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

Rotating Days
Career Level:

Department Head
Positions:

6
Vacancy number:

VAC-19108
Experience:

3 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per organization's salary scale Af
Degree:

MD Degree
Apply Before:

Nov 25, 2024

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Overview of position

Treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is one of the key components of PND activities serviced through BPHS NGOS. It is primarily implemented in the emergency affected provinces where the prevalence of SAM is high. The services will be expanded as part of emergency response once there is emergency induced SAM cases. Therapeutic nutrition supplies (e.g F-75, F-100 and RUTF) are core elements of the services. PND manage the overall supply chain including forecasting, requesting, distributing, and collecting the reports on a quarterly basis.

Purpose of the post:

The main objective of this assignment is to support PND to manage quality IMAM services delivery as inpatient care and outpatient care. Also, to manage the therapeutic supply and minimize the nutrition supply stock outs through improved nutrition supply management system. The technical assistance will also be responsible for emergency related activities in PND including coordinating with Nutrition cluster.

Job Description

Purpose of the Post:

To conduct AFP Active Surveillance in the respective area

To implement Polio SIAs campaign in the respective area
To Support Routine Immunization in the respective area

Objectives of the Programme

To prevent establishment of WPV circulation in the area achieving high immunity level in the community
To detect any AFP case by establishing high sensitive AFP surveillance network
To improve the quality of the Routine Immunization service through PEI support EPI strategy

Organizational context

He will have an active role among district team members to direct the activity on the right track and supports the team as technical advisor

Job Requirements

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

To support the selection process of FLWs

To develop micro-plan of the area
To conduct training for all FLWs levels (DCs, CSs, volunteers, ICMs and PCMs)
To monitor the SIAs and active surveillance activities
To monitor the RI activities
To play an active role in improving the coordination among partners
To report to his activities regularly the supervisor
To provide feedback to the FLWs on their activities
To attend the meetings of the partners at his level
To keep record and documents in proper system

Under the direct supervision of the WHO Provincial Polio Officer/Medical Officer, Regional TL, Polio TL/AFG, and the overall supervision of the WHO Representative, the District Polio Officer will undertake the following duties:

Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance:

Makes a monthly plan clearly identify AFP surveillance activities.
Support the Provincial Polio officer in investigation of all AFP cases and stool specimen collection and transportation.
Facilitate identifying the healthcare providers and reporting volunteers and enlisting by the Provincial Polio officer in the list of reporting network.

Support the provincial polio officer in training and orientation of reporting volunteers.
Facilitate PPOs in collecting Active Surveillance and Zero reports from their area of assignment
Assist MoPH in surveillance for Vaccine Preventable Disease and reporting AEFI.

Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIAs):

Assist the PPO and MoPH to regularly update the micro-plans for SIAs,
Participate in selection of Supervisors and vaccinators for implementation, supervision and monitoring of SIAs activities.
Coordinate social mobilization activities with partners before and during the campaign in the catchment area of assignment.
Conduct, Supervise and monitor training of Front line workers in his area of assignment.
Facilitate and conduct training of Intra-campaign monitors where applicable.
Coordinate selection of Post-campaign Monitors (PCM) and LQAS monitors
Supervises and provide technical assistance to implement post-campaign related activities such as PCM, LQAS and Out-of-House Finger-Marking surveys.
Facilitate post-campaign review and other regular PEI coordination meetings with all PEI partners in area of assignment.
Assist the Provincial Polio Officer in preparing monthly plan and getting these approved.
Provide supportive supervision, monitoring and regular feedback to Provincial Polio Officers in the area of assignment.

Monitor EPI activities.

Assist PEI/EPI implementing partners in training, micro-planning, supervision and monitoring
Facilitate regular coordination meetings with all PEI/EPI implementing partners.

Other:

Assist the Regional/Provincial Team Lead/Medical Officer on any other related tasks assigned.
Oversee that operational funds are used in a transparent and effective way in the district of assignment.

Qualifications required:

Medical Doctor (MD degree).
Proven residency of the assigned area and good relations with all relevant stakeholders in the area.
Local language is mandatory with at least basic knowledge of English.
Ability to negotiate access and effective communication on PEI relevant issues/activities.
At least 1 year of relevant technical and managerial experience with international agencies. Experience in the polio program is an asset.
Results oriented in the context of the PEI program.
Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team to adapt to diverse educational and cultural background and maintain high standards of personal conduct.
Willingness to work long hours and weekends, especially during important activities such as conferences/meetings, vaccination campaigns, and other events.

Competencies:

1) Producing results

2) Fostering Integration and Teamwork

3) Communicating in a credible and effective way

4) Moving forward in a changing environment.

5) Effective use of resources

Functional Skills and Knowledge:

Training skills
Monitoring skills
Reporting skills
Management skills
Communication skills

Educations:

Essential: Completion of medical degree

Desirable: Bachelor of medicine.

Experience:

Essential: 3-5 years of related experience (Polio and Routine Immunization activities).

Desirable: Relevant experience in the UN and NGO system

Languages: Good knowledge of English fluent the local language.

IT Skills:

- Good knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and Power point).

- Internet skills

Criteria

Screening of the candidates.

Long List - The candidates shall be longlisted base on the minimum qualifications and relevant experience to the Vacancy Notice (VN).
Short List - Further shortlist shall be done base on years of relevant experience, higher education and required skills.

Assessment method:

WHO may conduct written/presentation and interview or combination of the mentioned mediums to select the most qualified candidate.
WHO is an equal opportunity employer and qualiﬁed women are particularly encouraged to apply and equally qualiﬁed female candidate will be given preference.

- WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

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