Measles Campaign Consultant
Job Description
1. Area of expertise :
Measles Campaign Consultant
2. Purpose of consultancy :
The main purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical assistance to WHO country office and Ministry of Health Somalia to conduct a country-wide Measles follow-up campaign.
3. Background
Somalia is one of the most fragile countries in Africa, and despite some improvements realized in the past few years, the country continues to experience insecurity caused by armed conflict and natural disasters affecting the public health in the country. As a response to the ongoing public health crisis due to low immunity in children, hard to reach communities/areas, and prevailing impact of natural disasters like recent drought and floods, technical assistance is required to support the Ministry of Health in planning, implementing, and monitoring the planned activities. WHO is expected to provide most of the needed technical support in collaboration with UNICEF and other partners and civil organizations. The campaign is scheduled in December 2024 post campaign evaluation will take place in February 2024.
4. Deliverables
Output 1. To develop Plan of Action
Deliverable 1.1.: To develop a detailed pre- and intra campaign plan, including microplanning, training, intra/post campaign monitoring
Deliverable 1.2: To develop training materials and work closely with UNICEF and MOH team to develop communication materials
Deliverable 1.3: To develop the post-campaign coverage survey protocol with guidance from EMRO
Deliverable 1.4: To submit final report
Skills and Qualifications
Educational Qualifications:
Essential: Master’s degree in Epidemiology/Public Health or relevant field.
WHO only consider higher educational qualification obtained from an accredited institution.
Experience
Essential: At least 7 to 10 years of experience in public health programme management, including experience in EPI.
Experience in working for measles SIAs or other injectable vaccination campaign at national or large sub-national level especially in developing countries with large population.
Skills/Knowledge:
– Aware of country context and profile
– EPI Expert
– Expert in measles elimination strategies
– Awareness with global commitment, GAVI mandate and requirements
– Satisfactory international experience in the EPI related issues
– Good and organized writing skills
Languages and level required (Basic/Intermediate/Expert):
Essential: Expert in English Lnaguage
Desirable: (if applicable)
Intermediate knowledge of another UN language is added advantage.
6. Location
On site: The consultant will be based in Mogadishu, Somalia with regular travel to different States.
7. Travel
In the event of travel is required; country office travel unit will raise TR.
8. Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):
a. Remuneration: Payband level – Remuneration currency – Payband range
Band level B, USD 9,980 per month
b. Living expenses (A living expense is payable to on-site consultants who are internationally recruited): currency and rate : Living expenses will be determined through TR raised by travel unit in somalia Country Office.
c. Expected duration of contract (Maximum contract duration is 11 months per calendar year): 6 Months
How to apply
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