Roster of Surveillance & Immunization Officers NOA-SSA

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Vaga para roster de Oficiais de Vigilância e Imunização (NOA-SSA) na OMS em Luanda, Angola. Atuação no apoio técnico à vigilância de poliomielite e imunização durante surto de c-VDPV2. Contrato SSA de 4 meses, tempo integral. Exige formação superior em saúde, ciências sociais ou ambientais, mestrado em saúde pública, 2 anos de experiência em vigilância de PFA e campanhas de vacinação, fluência em português.

• Vaga para roster de curta duração (4 meses) em resposta a surto de poliovírus.
• Exige experiência em vigilância de Paralisia Flácida Aguda (AFP) e campanhas de vacinação.
• Português obrigatório; inglês desejável.
• Atuação em Luanda com deslocação a províncias e distritos.

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Roster of Surveillance & Immunization Officers NOA-SSA | WHO - World Health Organization Roster of Surveillance & Immunization Officers NOA-SSA WHO - World Health Organization Luanda National No grade level Speaks English, Portuguese Application deadline: July 26, 2026 (10 days) Apply Summary by Impactpool The Roster of Surveillance & Immunization Officers position involves providing technical support for surveillance and immunization activities in Angola, particularly in response to a polio outbreak. The role requires collaboration with health facilities and local authorities to enhance surveillance reporting and immunization efforts. The incumbent will conduct active case searches, support training for health workers, and assist in the planning and distribution of vaccines. This position is crucial for reinforcing Acute Flaccid Paralysis surveillance and improving routine immunization service delivery. Candidate Requirements: University degree in health, social, or environmental science Master’s degree in health science or public health Two years of experience in Acute Flaccid Paralysis surveillance Experience in polio vaccination campaigns Fluency in Portuguese Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint | Job Description - Roster of Surveillance & Immunization Officers NOA-SSA (2602858) Roster of Surveillance & Immunization Officers NOA-SSA-(2602858)Grade:No gradeContractual Arrangement:Special Services Agreement (SSA)Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days):4 Months## Job Posting:Jul 13, 2026, 9:59:00 AM## Closing Date:Jul 26, 2026, 5:59:00 PM## Primary Location:Angola## Organization:AF_AGO Angola## Schedule:Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings...### Purpose and Objectives of the Program Angola has been affected by a big c-VDPV2 outbreak since April 2019. WHO in collaboration with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative is providing technical support to the outbreak response efforts. So far 16 out of the 18 provinces has confirmed circulating type VDPV2 cases and outbreak response activities are ongoing to reach the remaining districts and provinces. Subsequently it is very important to reinforce Acute Flaccid Paralysis surveillance in order to detect any breakthrough viruses. For this purpose, it is necessary to increase the number of surveillance officers.### Organizational Context In the country of assignment, reporting to the Incident Manager, and based on priorities set by the Incident Manager and the WHO Head of Country Office, the incumbent will act as field officer for the surveillance and Immunization activities. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with relevant technical officers at the national level and subnational levels.### Summary of Assigned Duties Surveillance: • Provided technical support to district, zonas and health facilities (private and public) to prioritize surveillance reporting sites by category of high, medium and low including the inclusion of informal community reporting such traditional healers, pattern medical vendors, healing house, community volunteers etc• To conduct active case search in line with the recommended number of visits by category of each reporting sites using online checklist on the ODK platform• Provide technical support for the training of various cadres of health works and surveillance focal points at province, district and sub-district level• Conducted advocacy visits to relevant line authorities at provincial, district and sub-district level for holistic approach to planning aimed at enhancing local commitment, pro-active participation and ownership.• Share monthly work plan and activities conducted to WCO and other stakeholder Immunization: Jointly with the immunization team at provincial and district levels• Provided technical support to provincial, district and sub-district areas to adapt and develop microplans for polio outbreak response immunization in collaboration with local leaders and local health officers• To provide technical support for the recruitment and selection of vaccination team members in collaboration with local traditional, religious and political leaders and ensure that each team member comes will work within his/her area of domicile• To support and guide team members on the development of daily work plan/itinerary for vaccination teams including maps• To support the planning and distribution of vaccines, data collection tools and other immunization materials from district level to coordination areas and team level and at the end of each day support vaccine vials accountability process.• Provided technical support to provincial, district and sub-district areas to adapt, develop health facility catch area micro-plan based on the revised Reaching Every Child strategy in order to scale up and improve routine immunization service delivery.• Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the fun