Summary of Assigned Duties:
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
Under the direct supervision of our client Assistant Regional Polio Officer/Regional Polio Officer/Medical Officer, Regional TL, Polio TL/AFG, and under the overall supervision of our client Representative. Provincial Polio Officer will undertake the following duties:
Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance:
- Serves as the first contact person for focal points for notification of AFP cases in the area of assignment.
- Makes a monthly plan clearly identifying AFP surveillance activities.
- Investigate all AFP cases following SOPs particularly timeliness and quality of data in the various forms and stool specimen collection and transportation.
- Regularly review the reporting network and include newly established health facilities and care Providers and reporting volunteers with detailed analysis of health care contacts of AFP cases.
- Facilitate surveillance training of AFP Focal Points and orientation of reporting volunteers.
- Supervise and monitor the performance of AFP Focal Points and report volunteers through regular field Visits and feedback.
- Produce Active Surveillance and Zero reporting with quality indicators of completeness and timeliness.
- Investigate all cases with inadequate stool samples. Cases with L20B+ve, compatible cases and WPV Cases and produce detailed reports according to guidelines of AFP surveillance for Afghanistan.
- Assist MoPH on Vaccine Preventable Disease Surveillance and reporting AEFI.
Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIAs)
- Assist in updating the micro-plans for SIAs,
- Participate in selection of vaccinators and supervisors for implementing and supervision and monitoring of SIAs.
- Coordinates social mobilization activities in the assigned area before and during the campaign, were applicable.
- Supervise training of Front-line workers.
- Facilitate and conduct training of Intra-campaign monitors.
- Coordinate selection of PCM and LQAS monitors
- Implement post-campaign related activities such as PCM, LQAS and Out-of-House Finger-Marking surveys.
- Facilitate post-campaign review and other regular PEI coordination meetings with all PEI partners in area of assignment.
- Assist the District Polio Officer in preparing the monthly plan and getting these approved.
- Provide supportive supervision, monitoring and regular feedback to District Polio Officers in area of assignment.
Monitor EPI activities.
1. Assist PEI/EPI implementing partners in training, micro-planning, supervision and
2. Facilitate regular coordination meetings with all PEI/EPI implementing partners.
Other:
- Assist the Regional Team Lead/Medical Officer on any other related tasks assigned like assignments from Regional Emergency Operational committee (EOC) and Regional Rapid Response Team (RRRT)
- Oversee that operational funds are used in a transparent and effective way.
Qualifications required:
- A national of Afghanistan
- Compulsory Medical Degree (MD or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years of relevant technical and managerial experience with the PEI program. Experience in international agencies is an asset.
- Good working knowledge of English, local languages
- Resident of the area of assignment or proven affiliation/familiarity with it.
- Mandatory computer literacy with good skills in presentation of technical details and in drafting of
- correspondence and reports.
- Ability to maintain AFP surveillance database.
- Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team and adapt to diverse social and cultural
- background.
- Maintain high standards of personal conduct and integrity.
- Willingness to work long hours and weekends, especially during important activities such as conferences/meetings, vaccination campaigns, and other essential events
Competencies:
1) Producing results
2) Fostering Integration and Teamwork
3) Communicating in a credible and effective way
4) Moving forward in a changing environment.
5) Effective use of resources
6) Team Player
7) Able to work in harsh conditions and under pressure
Functional Skills and Knowledge:
- Training skills to be able to train health workers and FLWS
- High Knowledge of AFP surveillance
- Excellent Knowledge of PEI and EPI
Educations:
Essential:
Medical Doctor (MD) is required
Desirable:
Master’s degree in public health or Epidemiology will be an added advantage
Experience:
Essential:
- 5 years in Polio Surveillance, relevant Technical and Managerial experience, preferably with National or international agencies.
- PEI/EPI experience required
Languages: Very good working knowledge of English and the local languages.
IT Skills:
Good working knowledge on word, excel and power point and able to use internet browsers
Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.
