Job Summary
WHO plans to recruit a consultant who will work as part of the Immunization Programme team in the WHO Country Office.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:3 years
Job Description/Requirements
Background
**COVID-19 was unknown prior to the outbreak in Wuhan, China, in
December 2019. The disease spread rapidly across the globe. On 30
January 2020, WHO declared the COVID-19 outbreak a Public Health
Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) and on 11 March characterized
it as a pandemic. Globally, as of 15th March 2021 there have
been 119,603,761confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 2,649,722
deaths, reported to WHO. In the African region, there have been
2,953,556 confirmed cases.
Kenya’s index case was reported on 12th March 2020. As at 15th
March 2021, 113,967 cases and 1,918 deaths have been reported. This
ranks Kenya as 7th on the case fatality rate in Africa. Kenya is
currently witnessing a third wave of the pandemic.
The COVID-19 vaccine program is part of the effort to reduce the
spread and transmission of COVID-19, and therefore limit the morbidity
and mortality associated with infection and the broader socio-economic
effects of the pandemic. Kenya carried out the first vaccination with
COVID-19 Vaccine on the 5th March 2021 using sabin institute of India Aztra Zeneca vaccine (SII-AZ AZD1222).
WHO plans to recruit a consultant who will work as part of the
Immunization Programme team in the WHO Country Office. Under the overall
direction and supervision of the WHO Representative and IVD Team
Leader, the consultant will support the Ministry of Health, the national
COVID-19 vaccination task force, the technical working committees, the
counties, the immunization programme and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
to rollout COVID-19 Vaccine.
Task of the consultant
The consultant will be responsible to carry out the following
assigned duties and responsibilities to support Ministry of Health;
Support the review and implementation of the national vaccine deployment and vaccination plan
Provide support to planning processes for expansion of vaccination to other eligible population
3 Provide support and technical assistance in collaboration with
other in-country stakeholders/partners, the MOH, working closely with
the technical committees to prepare, implement and advance COVID-19
Vaccine activities in line with the developed timelines.
Work with Ministry of Health to optimize existing
surveillance and monitoring framework with a set of recommended
indicators to monitor uptake of vaccines and any adverse events
following immunization
Collaborate with Ministry of Health and partners to carry out COVID-19 vaccine evaluation studies and programme assessments
To support the development of the vaccine safety implementation strategy
Provide technical support to develop and disseminate Vaccine
safety guidelines, job Aids and monitoring system to ensure seamless
flow of Vaccine safety information
Facilitate operations of Kenya National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (KENITAG)
Facilitate the operations of Kenya National Vaccine Safety Advisory Committee (KNVSAC) to carry out causality assessment
Support MOH and Counties to identify training needs and address capacity building gaps of health workers
11.Participate in technical committee meetings on
planning/coordination, training, procurement/logistics,
regulatory/safety physically and/or virtually
Provide support to ensure regular communication, updates and
regular data on the vaccine uptake and vaccine safety is available and
shared
Carry out any other assignment that is assigned by the WHO Country Representative or its delegated authority
Academic and Experience Requirements
Academic qualifications:
Required:
The consultant should have a first University degree in medical field or other health sciences related field.
Desired:
A master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Medicine or Pharmacy
Experience:
Required:
At least three years’ experience and expertise in the field of vaccine preventable diseases and pharmacovigilance.
Desired:
At least three years’ experience in immunization services
Experience working with introduction of vaccines
Experience in programme management
Experience in carrying out programme evaluations/assessments
Experience on vaccine or drug pharmacovigilance systems
Previous work experience working with Ministry of Health
Experience working with Counties
Experience working with UN or other international agencies
Language:Excellent command in writing English
Skills:
Proficiency in data analysis
Good interpersonal skills, presentation skills, demonstrate ability to work under pressure
How to apply
Qualified Kenyan Nationals should submit a cover letter
with an updated Curriculum Vitae based on the TORs by14 April 2021using the email address;**********
Applications are required from individuals who meet the criteria.
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