EPI Program - WHO Indonesia is hiring : Technical person for MR campaign Phase 2

TERM OF REFERENCE

Sub National Level/ District Consultant (National)

 Measles and Rubella Supplementary Immunization Activities (MR SIA) Phase -2 in Indonesia

		Date:	5 March 2018
Position title:	Technical Person	Deadline for application:	15 April 2018
Project title:	Measles and Rubella Supplementary Immunization Activities (MR SIA) Phase -2 in Indonesia	Organization unit:	EPI - WCO INO
Grade:	Technical Function Grade B	Duty Station:	Selected districts in 28 provinces
Contract type:	Agreement for performance of Work (APW)
Duration:	6 months	Expected starting date:	1 June 2018

Background

Measles elimination and rubella control by 2020 is the flagship program of the WHO South East Asia Region which was adopted in the sixty-sixth meeting of the Regional Committee for South East Asia Regional Committee (RC) in 2013.The Government of Indonesia is committed to achieve this 2020 goal and thus have planned for a two phased phase of catch up supplementary immunization activity in 2017 & 2018. The first phase was targeting 35 million children was completed in 2017 and now  the second phase will take targeting 32 million children will take place in August – September 2018, in 28 provinces of Indonesia (except Java Island) to close the immunity gap for measles and rubella in the children of age 9 months to < 15 years.  

Duties and responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the WHO Representative to Indonesia (WR) and the direct supervision of the Medical Officer EPI, the consultant will support the at Sub national Provinces and districts in  planning, preparation, coordination, training, logistics, monitoring and assessment for the 2018 MR  immunization  focusing on selected high risk  districts only ; this will include :

1.    TA for Developing high quality district and sub district micro plans for the MR  immunization campaign special focus on health center level micro-planning, identification of high risk areas, mapping, logistics planning, injection safety, waste management and monitoring response to adverse events following immunization (AEFI);

2.    Facilitating Coordination between district health , district school offices, NGOs, INGOs, religious organizations, private schools and other partners to ensure establishment and smooth operation of district level coordination committees

3.    Training and orientation of health staff, advocacy with schools at district and sub-district levels;

4.    Developing, coordinating  and implementing a monitoring plan of the from PHO/ DHO and education department

6.    Conduct pre-campaign readiness assessment using the predefined checklist as adopted for Indonesia (SIA assessment tools) and provide necessary feedback, correction to the districts/ sub districts

7.    Technical assistance to districts to strengthen routine immunization, specifically utilizing MR SIA as an opportunity for identification of defaulters, i.e.  un/under vaccinated children   during the  community phase in September and ensure proper follow up  and assist in developing a POA for vaccinating the  un/under vaccinated children identified during the SIA.

8.    Assist and monitor the flow and distributions of vaccine, logistics,  training and IEC materials and assist in developing communication plans ( including social media)  at district level

9.    Advocacy for case-based surveillance for measles and rubella at all levels using the SIA as  an opportunity ;

10.  Providing regular feedback to the PHO, DHO  and the WHO  team; and

11.  Submit a   detail final report at the end of the assignment.

Duration of the consultancy (6 months) 1st June 2018 to 30 Nov 2018

Functional Skills and Knowledge;

Managerial and good communication skills; analytical skills to identify critical issues and good writing skills; knowledge and skills in implementing  immunization campaign specially measles and rubella campaign,  routine EPI and  VPD control, surveillance of communicable diseases ; ability to work independently and also in  team setting

Education (Qualifications)

Essential:

University degree in medicine or a health related subject from a recognized university or its equivalent qualification

Experience

Desirable:

At least five years’ experience in public health program implementation preferably in Immunization and VPD Surveillance

Language skills:  Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English; knowledge of local language will be an advantage

Other Skills:

Computer literacy: Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications and email

Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply. Only qualified candidates will be notified. Please submit application along with CV and other supporting documents to:

Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) Unit, WHO Country office of Indonesia, email: sewhoindonesia@who.int and copy to:  tamsf@who.int

For any questions related to this post, please contact:

Dr. Fina Tams, Immunization Officer, WCO Indonesia Jakarta – Email: tamsf@who.int

Ms. Deasy Tomatala, Executive Assistant, email: tomatalad@who.int

Only qualified candidates will be notified.