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Purpose of the Position
Under the supervision of the Health Specialist from the UNICEF Gao office, the staff will have the mission
of providing technical support in the coordination of immunization activities, epidemiological surveillance, and EPI logistics in the regions of Gao, Menaka and Kidal .
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Participate in the annual update of district micro plans and the selection/renewal of pro-equity interventions to be implemented in the districts,
- Support the establishment and monitoring, using a participatory approach with DS partners in the Gao, Ménaka and Kidal regions, of an annual timeline of equity action plan activities.
- Provide technical support for the development/updating of the social mapping of vaccination stakeholders both at the district level and at the health area level;
- Participate on the one hand in the establishment, monitoring of the operation and reporting of the activities of community vaccination support platforms and on the other hand ensure the regular holding of meetings to monitor the accountability framework in the districts of the regions of Gao, Ménaka and Kidal.
- Provide technical support for the programming/implementation and reporting of vaccination strategies: the Fixed Center, the Advanced Strategy and Mobile Strategy, including the programming of vaccination strategies in conflict situations (periodic intensification of vaccination activities of routine or PIRI, vaccination campaigns or SIA).
- Participate in the analysis of the security situation and identify strategies (corridors) to achieve vaccination targets.
- Participate in the development of targeted formative supervision plans from the region to the DS and from the DS to the CSCom, based on an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the program.
- Encourage within the regional teams the monthly analysis of the vaccination coverage results of the DS, including the triangulation between vaccinated children and the quantities of vaccines used, accompanied by action points to improve the insufficiencies.
- Monitor the monthly situation of vaccine stocks by DS and by each antigen and support the preparation of the monthly regional SMT report.
- Take weekly stock of the epidemiological situation of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in the regions with a view to alerting and anticipating participation in possible responses.
- Provide technical support for the analysis/validation of DIHS2 data and the preparation of presentations during quarterly review sessions of EPI data and establishment of the quarterly EPI bulletin.
- Contribute to the establishment of a monitoring and monitoring framework for interventions aimed at difficult-to-access communities and zero doses.
- Monitor biannually the dashboards and bottlenecks of vaccination coverage in priority districts during the mid-term evaluation workshops of the microplans
- Provide technical support for the development of social mapping of potential vaccination stakeholders in conflict zones both at the district level and at the health area level;
- Ensure coordination of NGOs involved in vaccination in conflict zones (center and north).
- Develop the supervision plan for the team of national consultants under his responsibility as well as the UNICEF staff involved in vaccination
- Ensure technical supervision of national consultants in charge of vaccine management in targeted regions
- Support the establishment of tools for the integration of COVID-19 vaccination into routine EPI.
- Provide guidance and technical support to the regional working group for the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine into routine and the targeting and prioritization of at-risk groups
- Support the development of the vaccine deployment plan in the regions within its scope of action.
Skills and qualificationsÂ
Values
UNICEF’s core values ​​are:
Kindness,
The respect,
Integrity
Trust
The responsibility
The basic skills required by UNICEF for this position are …
– Establishes and maintains partnershipsÂ
– Demonstrate self-awareness and ethical awareness
– Strive to achieve impactful results
– Innovate and embrace change
– Manage ambiguity and complexity
– Think and act strategically
– Work collaboratively with others.
 UNICEF is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion among its staff, and strongly encourages female and male applicants from all national, ethnic and religious backgrounds, including people living with disabilities, to apply to become a member of our organization.
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF maintains a zero-tolerance policy for behavior inconsistent with the goals and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination UNICEF also adheres to strict child protection principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore be subject to rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include verification of academic degrees and employment history.
Qualified female applications are strongly encouraged. Qualified applications from local community members are strongly encouraged
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and progressed to the next stage of the selection process.
NOTE . All applications must be submitted online . No paper applications can be receivedÂ
Hiring at UNICEF is subject to a medical visa. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for International Professional (IP) positions. Hires may also be subject to vaccination (immunization) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Civil servants who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before accepting an assignment to UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or if the necessary vaccination requirements are not met, within a reasonable time and for whatever reason.
