Technical Officer (Polio)
World Health Organization · Mogadiscio, Somalia · NO-C · Apply by November 9, 2026
About this role
501343, Technical Officer (Polio) OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME To stop transmission of poliovirus from Somalia by the year 2017 through routine and supplementary immunization and a high-quality AFP surveillance system.In addition, to reduce morbidity of other EPI target diseases. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under the technical direction of the Team Lead Polio and Vaccine Preventable Diseases (PVD) and the overall supervision of the WHO Representative, the incumbent will work as National Professional Officer with responsibility and accountability for the country's programme. He/she will be responsible for the work of a number of Polio Eradication Officers by providing advice and supervision. 1. Support surveillance activities (for AFP and VPI diseases) to ensure achievement/maintenance of certification standards by: a) Participating in the planning and in the implementation of active surveillance and routine reporting. b) Supporting the training activities and supervision of surveillance/support staff in the area of assignment. c) Participating in the organization of advocacy/orientation meetings for health care providers. d) Ensuring proper case investigations, follow-up, and…