Roster-Technical Officer (Polio Eradication and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases)
World Health Organization · Cairo, Egypt · P-4 · Apply by November 29, 2026
About this role
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To provide specialized technical support for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of integrated polio eradication, immunization and vaccine-preventable disease activities. The incumbent applies WHO policies and guidance to strengthen equitable immunization services, surveillance, outbreak preparedness and response, disease-control, elimination and eradication activities, and evidence-informed programme improvement. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME To contribute to the eradication of poliomyelitis; reduce morbidity, mortality and inequities attributable to vaccine-preventable diseases; and strengthen resilient national immunization and surveillance systems. The programme supports Member States to implement the Immunization Agenda 2030 and applicable Global Polio Eradication Initiative strategies through high and equitable routine immunization, quality supplementary immunization activities, new vaccine introduction, effective surveillance, and timely response to outbreaks and health emergencies. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Provide technical advice and implementation support to Member States and WHO offices for national immunization strategies, polio…