World
Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating
authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for
providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research
agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy
options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing
health trends.
Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating
authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for
providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research
agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy
options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing
health trends.
Administrative
Officer (Shipment and Su
Officer (Shipment and Su
Vacancy
Notice No: AFRO/16/FT350
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: NO-A
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: 12 Months
Organization unit: AF_WSR AF West Sub-Region (AF_WSR) /
AF_NGA Nigeria (AF_NGA)
Notice No: AFRO/16/FT350
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: NO-A
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: 12 Months
Organization unit: AF_WSR AF West Sub-Region (AF_WSR) /
AF_NGA Nigeria (AF_NGA)
Objectives of the Programme
- To
ensure that effective WHO Country presence is established to implement WHO
Country Cooperation Strategies that are aligned with member States’ health
agenda and harmonized with the United Nations country team.
Description
of Duties
The specific functions of the incumbent are:
of Duties
The specific functions of the incumbent are:
- Advise
on shipment transactions of WHO Nigeria and make a follow up of
international procurement of goods in support of the programs
implementation - Initiate
due process with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MFA) and Federal
Ministry of Health (FoMOH) and Customs Service prior to the shipment of
items procured by WHO or donated by the partners - Provide
to HQ/GSC procurement Unit the greenlight clearance for special category
goods expected in the country, - Process
customs clearing documentation for goods expected to arrive in a timely
manner. - Forward
the documentation to the MFA and ensure close follow up for completion and
for customs offices clearance - Ensure
necessary taxation waiver is granted for all applicable goods as required
by WHO regulations - Maintain
close liaison with the customs clearing agent(s) and provide all necessary
documentation to avert clearance delays and associated penalties - Maintain
the tracking table of all expected / received shipment documents and
statistics and produce monthly report - Notify
immediately the requestor units and supervise all physical receipt of
goods and transmission to the stores - Brief
international staff on arrival on the procedures for importation of goods
as per Nigeria customs regulations and WHO staff regulations and assist
them on the transport of their personal effects when leaving the duty
station - Performs
the suppliers performance evaluation for each purchase order in compliance
with AFRO Key Performance Indicators (KPI) - Prepare
historical costing of items regularly purchased and advise the technical
unit with cost estimation for budget preparation/estimation - Prepare
for Local Procurement Committee consideration the quarterly report of
supplier evaluation performance - Act
for procurement officer in his (her) absence - Performs
any other duties as required
Required
Qualifications
Education:
Qualifications
Education:
- Essential:
University Degree in Management or Administration. - Desirable:
Training in management of shipping or customs services
Verification
of Educational Qualifications:
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:
- Excellent
knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures related to shipment and
customs clearance of the country. Ability to acquire sound knowledge of
WHO rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with people working in shipment and
customs clearance industries at various levels.
Competencies
- Producing
results - Ensuring
the effective use of resources - Communication
in a credible and effective way - Fostering
integration and team work
Experience:
- Essential:
At least one years’ experience in Shipment/Customs Services, Supplier
management and Data management, working in government
agencies/institutions or any other reputable organization. - Desirable:
Stores and shipment management experience in the UN system.
Languages:
- Fluent
in English.
Additional
Information:
Information:
- WHO
offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary
(subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health
insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance scheme,
and 30 days annual leave.
Medical
Officer – Supplementary Immunization Activities
Officer – Supplementary Immunization Activities
Objectives
of the Programme
of the Programme
- The
objective of the EPI programme is to support national authorities reduce
morbidity, disability and mortality due to vaccine preventable diseases
through improving access and utilization of immunization services through
strengthened district EPI programmes; accelerating efforts to achieve
polio eradication, measles elimination, maternal and neonatal tetanus
elimination, yellow fever control; promote innovations including
introduction of new and under-utilized vaccines; improve vaccine safety
and security and systematize access to immunization services integrated
with other child survival interventions.
Description
of Duties
The specific functions of the incumbent are:
of Duties
The specific functions of the incumbent are:
- Under
the overall guidance of the WHO Country Representative, direct supervision
of EPI Team Leader, the incumbent coordinates all supplementary
immunization activities with major focus on polio SIAs. - The
incumbent will provide technical support to counterparts and collaborate
with partners based at national, zonal as well as state levels in Nigeria. - He/She
will work within the Field Support Unit and collaborate closely with WHO
staff responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation, Immunization,
surveillance, programme management and operations, as well as field staff.
Responsibilities
The specific functions to be performed by the incumbent include:
The specific functions to be performed by the incumbent include:
- Support
national authorities in planning and monitoring of implementation of SIAs
including periodic risk analysis to determine the scope and timing of
SIAs. - Support
national authorities in priority states in preparing, reviewing and/or
updating annual state SIA plans. - Provide
technical assistance to national authorities in priority states to adopt
national immunization plans, strategies and best practices to state
specific conditions. - Support
capacity building activities in support of SIA operations (service
delivery, vaccine supply and quality and logistics), immunization safety
and strengthening human and institutional resources - Support
capacity building efforts aimed at improving the quality of SIAs. - Support
SIA monitoring and evaluation activities - Support
efforts to strengthen partnership and advocacy as well as mobilize resources
aimed at improving performance of immunization activities. - Perform
other activities as required by the WHO Representative
Required
Qualifications
Education:
Qualifications
Education:
- Essential:
Advanced university degree in Public Health from a recognized institution - Desirable:
Formal training in principles of epidemiology and/or health promotion
Verification
of Educational Qualifications:
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:
- Excellent
proposal and report writing skills - Skills
in organizing and providing training programs for public health workers - Ability
to work effectively with colleagues at national and international levels - Ability
to provide leadership, monitor progress and design studies - Skills
in organizing and providing training programs for public health workers.
Other
skills:
skills:
- Computer
software program proficiency including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point. - Willing
and able to travel extensively in Nigeria.
Generic
Competencies:
Competencies:
- Communicates
in a credible and effective way; - Produces
results; - Fosters
integration and teamwork; - Ensures
the effective use of resources; - Builds
and promotes partnerships across the organization and beyond.
Experience:
- Essential:
Minimum 7 years of international managerial experience in immunization. - Desirable:
Experience in immunization activities in the relevant geographical region.
Languages:
- Essential:
Excellent knowledge of English - Desirable:
Knowledge of the other UN languages
Additional
Information:
Information:
- WHO’s
salaries are calculated in US dollars. - They
consist of a base salary and a post adjustment, 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,
education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance
To
apply, click preferred job title(s)
apply, click preferred job title(s)
- Administrative Officer
(Shipment and Suppliers Management) - Medical Officer – Supplementary Immunization Activities
Note: Candidates will
be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.
be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.