Technical Officer (Immunization Monitoring and Equity) in Bucuresti

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESWithin the context of the implementation of the European Immunization Agenda 2030 (EIA2030) at the country level, the provision of technical assistance is directed towards achieving vaccine-preventable diseases control, elimination and eradication goals and targets by supporting the national efforts to identify and address immunization inequity and strengthen vaccine-preventable diseases surveillance thereby strengthening immunization service delivery within the domain of primary health care. The technical assistance is provided within the framework of CP-CA-23-06 under the EU4Health Work Programme - European Immunization Agenda (EIA2030) monitoring and accountability framework for high quality data towards evidence-informed decision-making.Under the overall supervision of the WHO Representative and the Health Operations Manager in WHO Romania Country Office and the technical supervision of the Regional Adviser, Vaccine-preventable diseases and Immunization in the WHO Regional Office, the incumbent will:Key Duties: Provide technical support to Ministry of Health and/or relevant ministries, governmental agencies, subnational authorities and doctors as well as nurses organisations to identify, plan, implement, and monitor strategies to address immunization inequities at the subnational levels particularly amongst the vulnerable population groups through understanding of the community insights and using the insights findings in developing context-specific service delivery modalities to address the identified inequities.Provide technical support to implement the national vaccination strategies to strengthen immunization systems including (and not limited to) vaccine-preventable disease surveillance, evidence-informed decision making, vaccine safety monitoring, vaccine demand and acceptance, immunization information system and monitoring.Provide technical support to integrate COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccinations into broader health system mechanisms and including strengthening of routine immunization system.Coordinate the development, planning and implementation of short-term and long-term plans of NationalImmunization Programme to operationalize the national and regional immunization programme goals.Provide technical support to implement preparedness, readiness, and monitoring activities of critical immunization programmatic areas of routine immunization including strengthening polio, measles, rubella, and other vaccine-preventable diseases surveillance, addressing immunization inequity to achieve high and equitable vaccination coverage and facilitate new vaccine introductions.Disseminate and facilitate implementation of SAGE and ETAGE recommendations on vaccines and vaccination.Conduct field visits, analyze data, undertake periodic programme reviews.Support the development of and/or prepare progress reports in line with the national, regional, and global needs.Facilitate and coordinate regional staff and high-level immunization partner missions as appropriate.Undertake any other duties which may be assigned according to the needs of the WHO. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: University degree (Bachelor's level) in medicine, nursing, health management or relevant social/public health areas.Desirable: Advanced University degree (Master's level or above) in public health or epidemiology.ExperienceEssential: At least 2 years' experience in planning and management of public health or immunization programs. Experience in developing national policy and planning documents in the area of public health, immunization and/or emergency response.Desirable: Work experience with WHO or another international public health organization.Skills Knowledge of WHO guidance and policies in immunization and/or public health emergency response.Strong analytical skills and ability to review and synthesize information from multiple sources.Excellent Communication, Facilitation and Report-writing skills.Strong interpersonal skills, able to work across cultures and with the capacity to build strong working relationships.Knowledge of Office software applications.Ability to identify and manage one's own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same. WHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationProducing resultsEnsuring the effective use of resourcesUse of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of ROMANIAN.Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of ROMA.