Job Addis Abeba ,Ethiopia: National Professional Officer/Data Manager (EPI)

Title: National Professional Officer/Data Manager (EPI) Grade: NO-B Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment Duration of contract:  Initially One Year Date: 1 March 2016 Application Deadline: 15 March 2016 (12 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Organization unit: AF_SSR AF South-East Sub-Region (AF_SSR) / AF_ETH Ethiopia (AF_ETH) EPI

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : To measure the success of the EPI program, to reduce morbidity and mortality by providing immunization against EPI diseases for all children in the first five years of life and for all women of child-bearing age, based on available programmatic data. To evaluate the success of the program against standards set and to identify possible gaps for improvement through data management.

Description of duties: The work environment is primarily office-based work, with occasional field work to provide technical assistance and conduct data management training at regional level. The role of the individual is to serve as a data focal person under the direction of the EPI Team Leader. He/she is responsible to manage all programmatic data. He/she serves to liaise with the Federal Ministry of Health and Laboratory with the aim to harmonize programmatic data. 1- Manage and analyse EPI related data including case-based surveillance and routine immunization 2- Support FMOH and EHNRI/Laboratory on data management including data harmonization; 3- Provide timely information and feedback on EPI and related programs to all stakeholders 4- Conduct on-job data management training at national and regional level 5- Share programmatic data with AFRO and ICP 6- Support NPEC and NCC in accomplishing their duties in polio eradication effort. 7- Perform other relevant duties as and when assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Essential: Bachelor degree in Information System/Computer Science or Statistics. Desirable: Knowledge in Database Management System Verification of Education In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.

Skills:  Technical expertise in data management, Information system, and statistics; ability to train others; basic knowledge of EPI and health related activities. Programming knowledge with sound mapping and data analysis skills. Competencies Producing timely information/results Building and promoting team spirit across the organization and with partners Share information with partners in a structured and credible manner Creating an empowering and motivating environment Communicating in a credible and effective way

Experience: Essential: A minimum of two years' work experience in Data Management with emphasis in EPI or other child health programs Desirable: Experience working for UN system.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of both written and spoken English. Knowledge of other UN languages would be an advantage.

Additional Information: Duty Station - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Annual remuneration: USD 17,063 Payable in ETB. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. Please provide your cellphone number and valid e-mail address. Applicants within government employment and/or with outstanding obligations will not be considered unless a letter of release is produced. Long-listed candidates may be contacted to sit a written or presentation prior to final short-listing. This does not preclude a written test or presentation prior to final interview. Interviews will take place using a competency-based approach. Note that this is a National Professional Officer position, only applications from nationals of ETHIOPIA will be accepted. Please REFRAIN from applying if you are not ETHIOPIAN NATIONAL. WHO offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance scheme, and 30 days annual leave. Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WHO: http://ww.who.int Click on: to learn more about WHO's Operations http://icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links>Salary Scales> by date