Purpose of the post: To serve as a technical guide to the Provincial Emergency Operations Centers (EOC), so that a rapid and effective response can be made to polio-related triggers, such as the detection of the virus and/or an outbreak. The focus is on timely detection, notification, investigation and an effective follow-up of recommendations, to help reduce the chances of importation of the virus to previously non-endemic areas and generally stopping its transmission throughout Pakistan. The position holder will be coordinating, guiding and supporting the RRU officers working under her/his supervision.
Overview of the program: The continued transmission of poliovirus in Pakistan has become a national emergency. Pakistan now risks becoming the last remaining reservoir of endemic poliovirus transmission in the World and the only remaining threat to achieving polio eradication globally. Improvements to the Programme are being evidenced in the declining number of wild poliovirus (WPV) cases. Rapid Response Units (RRU) have been established at the National and Provincial EOCs to enable a timely and aggressive response to any epidemiologic or programmatic risks and ensure a multidimensional investigation to emerging issues. RRUs provide an immediate capacity to respond to “virus” or “performance” events that threaten the Programme’s capacity to interrupt wild poliovirus transmission. The RRU is a multi-disciplinary group made up of members from different partner agencies working under the “one team under one roof” concept that was introduced as part of the Accountability and Performance Management Framework of the National EOC. The RRU coordinator will therefore lead this multi-disciplinary group in Sindh EOC.
Organizational context: Under the technical supervision of the Provincial Polio Team Leader and overall supervision of the WHO Representative, in addition to the guidance provided by the Risk Assessment and Decision Support Team Coordinator, the Provincial Polio Emergency Response unit coordinator will deliver as part of a cross-functional team in the Provincial Emergency Operation Center that’s led by the EOC Coordinator and undertakes the following duties:
Functional skills:
1. Strong technical knowledge in public health, epidemiology, surveillance, disease outbreak investigation, data management including analysis and interpretation of Campaign and AFP surveillance data.
2. Experience or knowledge of the WHO mandate and goals of the Polio Eradication Initiative.
3. Must have field experience in public health eradication initiatives and emergency response / outbreak investigations
4. Must be able to transfer his/her knowledge to others in a credible way.
5. Must be able to clearly write scientific presentation/publications for programme use.
6. Must be an effective team player and able to engage in successful interaction; extensive contact with members of government and partners at all levels.
7. Good communication skills.
8. Post-graduate training through a field epidemiology training program or the Epidemic intelligence Service (EIS) is an added advantage
Competencies
1. Communicating in a credible and effective way
2. Producing results
3. Fostering integration and teamwork
4. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
5. Promoting WHO's position in health leadership.
6. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
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Posted date 28th July, 2022 Last date to apply 31st July, 2022 Country Pakistan Locations Gilgit ...
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