Cluster Consultant Recruitment at World Health Organization

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. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:     Job Title: Cluster Consultant Job ID: 1903172 Location: Kebbi Grade: NO-B Schedule: Full-time Contract duration: 6 Months Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA) Purpose of the Position To coordinate WHO technical, programmatic and managerial activities aimed at supporting the Government of Nigeria to:

• Achieve and maintain very high population immunity against polioviruses through high quality SIAs and routine immunization
• Achieve recommended surveillance performance indicators for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP), other Vaccine Preventable Diseases as well as other diseases of public health priority as highlighted in Nigeria's Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy.

• Under the overall technical guidance of the IVE Cluster Leader, the Cluster Coordinator will work under the day-to-day supervision of the WHO State Coordinator and the oversight of the Zonal Coordinator, and will perform the following functions:

• Ensure high quality Independent monitoring and timely use of data for appropriate action.
• Monitor and document implementation of PEI accountability framework
• Support review of each SIA using recommended data and tools (LQAs, EIM, Tally Sheet Analysis.... etc.) and prepare feedback to all key stake-holders.
• Prepare high quality SIA High Risk Operational Plans (HROP) and monitor implementation of these plans, including through pre-implementation SIA dashboard.
• Implement of micro-planning with attention to all components included in the 2013 NPEEP.
• Implementation of high quality training of all cadres involved in SIAs including independent monitors
• Supervise SIA implementation, daily review meetings in highest risk areas and timely submission of daily implementation SIA dashboard.

• Support activities aimed at improving Routine Immunization Data Quality, including DQS.
• Monitor implementation of priority activities aimed at smooth introduction of new vaccines.
• Conduct monthly review of implementation of REW micro-plans and RI performance with particular attention to indicators included in the Routine Immunization Accountability Framework.
• Support capacity building and mentorship of subordinates (LGA Facilitators, Field Volunteers) including through preparation of weekly work-plans and reports.
• Conduct advocacy to promote stake-holder ownership and participation in immunization activities
• strengthen partnership with Government officials, Traditional Leaders, Civil Society, Religious Leaders, Women’s Groups, Professional Associations, Civil Society… etc.
• Provide any support as requested by WHO State Coordinator.
• Support surveillance of other VPDs and priority diseases within the national IDSR Strategy
• Routine Immunization planning and monitoring
• Cross Cutting Tasks
• Prepare AFP Surveillance work-plans for all LGAs in the cluster
• Support active surveillance visits targeting major hospitals and priority sites.
• Implement supportive supervision and capacity building for DSNOs, clinicians/health workers and community surveillance focal points (TBAs, traditional healers....).
• Conduct monthly review of (a) implementation of AFP surveillance work-plans (b) AFP surveillance performance in all LGAs in the cluster.
• Plan and implement of high quality investigation of any confirmed polio case
• Ensure timely updating of Reaching Every Ward (REW) micro-plans of all LGAs in the cluster.
• Conduct weekly monitoring of Routine Immunization sessions (fixed and outreach)
• Conduct supportive supervision and training of Health workers in Routine Immunization.

• Essential: University degree, preferably in one of the following:  Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health.
• Desirable:   Post-graduate degree in Public Health, preferably in Epidemiology or other related public health fields

• Essential: At least 5 years’ experience in EPI/PEI activities in similar roles in an organization concerned with public health management.
• Desirable:  Prior working experience with international nongovernmental organization (INGOs), WHO/UN, health clusters partners, recognized humanitarian organizations.

• Essential: Advanced level spoken and written English.
• Desirable: Understanding local languages