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Closing date: Thursday, 13 August 2015
The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.
Vacancy Notice No: AF_WSR/15/TA207
Title: Technical Officer, Geographic Information System (GIS)
Grade: P4
Contract type: Temporary appointment
Date: 30 July 2015
Application Deadline: 13 August 2015
Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria
Organization unit: AF_WSR AF West Sub-Region (AF_WSR) /
AF_NGA Nigeria (AF_NGA)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To support national authorities reduce morbidity, disability and mortality due to vaccine preventable diseases by improving access and utilization of immunization services; accelerating efforts to achieve polio eradication, measles control, maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination, yellow fever control; promoting innovations including introduction of new and under-utilized vaccines; improving vaccine safety and security and systematizing access to immunization services integrated with other child survival interventions.
Description of duties
Under the overall supervision of the WHO Country Representative and direct supervision of IVD Focal Point, the Technical Officer – GIS performs the following duties
- Coordinate and support the data management team in incorporating GIS technology into routine data collection, analysis and reporting
- Implement the application of GIS for data collection and vaccination team tracking
- Coordinate and support in the development of advanced analytical tools to compare multiple indicators at the lowest geographical level (settlement, Ward, LGA, etc.)
- Support partner agencies in developing geo-databases and creating meaningful analyses and reports
- Provide special GIS-related reports and analyses as required by WHO and partners
- Support efforts aimed at building the capacity of WHO staff and partners on the application of GIS tools to support polio, routine immunization, and other public health programs.
- Support efforts aimed at strengthening partnership, advocacy and resource mobilization strategies for the immunization/polio eradication programme in Nigeria.
- Perform other activities as required by WHO Representative
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Advanced University Degree in Geographic Information Systems or a related field with training in ARC-GIS software
Desirable: Experience in GIS software application in public health related areas
Verification of Educational qualifications
‘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
Managerial skills and ability to manage health related data and reports
Managerial skills and experience
Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point and ERP systems
Willing and able to travel extensively in Nigeria
WHO Competencies
- Communicates in a credible and effective way;
- Produces results;
- Fosters integration and teamwork;
- Creates an empowering and motivating environment;
- Ensures the effective use of resources;
Experience
Essential: At least 7 years of experience in data management in incorporating GIS technology into routine data collection, analysis and reporting.
Desirable: WHO or international organization experience in the health sector specifically with communicable disease and/or immunization programs in developing country.
Languages
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English
Desirable: Knowledge of the other UN languages .
Additional Information
WHO’s salaries are calculated in US dollars. They consist of a base salary and a post adjustment (for international positions only) which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates. Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel (for international positions only), education grant for dependent children (for international positions only), pension plan and medical insurance [NB: to be adjusted to the standard VN for posts in the general service category].
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Mobility (for international positions only)
Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
USD 68294 at single rate
USD 73338 with primary dependants
Post Adjustment: 68.3 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
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METHOD OF APPLICATION
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Technical Officer, Geographic Information System (GIS) At World Health Organization (WHO)
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