EPI Officer (National Professional Officer)

About the role

The World Health Organization is recruiting an EPI Officer (National Professional Officer) in Khartoum, Sudan, to contribute to the planning and implementation of activities for the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). This is a temporary, full-time appointment of 6 months under Staff Rule 420.4, open only to nationals of Sudan.

Key responsibilities

• Work with technical staff to review and update zonal micro plans and other documents so that resources are distributed fairly.
• Collect, collate and use immunization activity reporting and monitoring data to identify low coverage areas and support plans for unreached and zero-dose children.
• Take part in recruiting auxiliary workers supporting immunization at district level.
• Prepare draft monthly reports on activities, progress and constraints.
• Handle data entry, editing, analysis and cleaning of vaccine and immunization data.
• Take part in EPI reviews, data quality assessments and vaccine management assessments.
• Help introduce new vaccines, including surveillance activities and training materials.
• Collaborate with the Ministry of Health to build national capacity for surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Required profile

• University degree in medicine, public health or nursing; a master's degree in public health is desirable.
• At least one year of experience in EPI programmes; experience with WHO or UN is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic.
• Nationals of Sudan only; the appointment is conditional on confirming vaccination as required by WHO.

Required skills

• Broad knowledge of EPI strategies, policies and interventions.
• Ability to work under pressure, take initiative and make recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and analyse data.

What we offer

• Annual base salary starting at USD 38,762, with 30 days of annual leave.
• Parental leave and flexible work arrangements.