Senior Polio Immunization Specialist

WHO - World Health Organization; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 23,824,000 - 31,847,000; Full time

Job summary

World Health Organization in Pakistan seeks a Technical Officer (Polio) at a P4 grade for a 1-year temporary appointment to lead and support national immunization strategies and polio eradication activities.

The role focuses on planning, implementation, surveillance strengthening and data-driven decision making across routine and supplementary immunization activities to reach zero-dose populations and improve equity.

Qualifications

• Essential: Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, immunization, vaccinology, health sciences or related field.
• Desirable: Additional degree or training in field epidemiology or immunization programme management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to Member States for national immunization strategies and polio action plans.
• Support planning and monitoring of routine and supplementary immunization activities with focus on equity.
• Strengthen surveillance networks including AFP, environmental and laboratory coordination.

Skills

Public health

Epidemiology

Immunization

VPD surveillance

Data analysis

Policy guidance

Education

Master's in public health

Job description

World Health Organization in Pakistan seeks a Technical Officer (Polio) at a P4 grade for a 1-year temporary appointment to lead and support national immunization strategies and polio eradication activities.

The role focuses on planning, implementation, surveillance strengthening and data-driven decision making across routine and supplementary immunization activities to reach zero-dose populations and improve equity.