VACANCY NOTICE

The Mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health
Vacancy Notice No: FDMN-1/SSA 6 Date: 24 April 2020

Title: Data and Information System Associate (ROSTER) Deadline for application: 13 May 2020

Duration of contract: Initially 12 months (may be extended) Duty Station: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Contract type: Special Services Agreement Organization unit: Country Office for Bangladesh

Objectives of the Programme:

To strengthen surveillance and response to all vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) including increasing and maintaining
immunization coverage for all Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) vaccines, surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases;
to eradicate transmission of wild poliomyelitis; measles elimination, to introduce new and underutilized vaccines, to transfer
technology for the laboratory diagnosis of VPD and strengthen capacity of national regulatory authorities.

Job Description:
Under the overall guidance of the WR Bangladesh and Team Leader – IVD and the direct supervision of WHO IVD NPO –EPI
Surveillance and in close collaboration with the concerned Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) staff in WCO and SEARO
the incumbent will provide technical support in data management in polio eradication, measles elimination and rubella control and
will perform the following duties:

1. Act as a technical lead for implementation of information system: DHIS2, VAEIMS, vaccination center application etc. related to
routine immunization, VPD and AEFI surveillance.
2. Provide support and advice related to improvement and updates on DHIS2, VAEIMS, vaccination center application.
3. Train users at different level on effective data management, interpretation of data and using DHIS2
4. Provide support for conducting geospatial analysis on collected datasets; create maps and infographics on a regular and ad-
hoc basis to strengthen immunization; support for loading/transferring GIS data between different systems; maintain the
structures necessary for GIS data storage; adapt tools to join different GIS datasets and create new information or investigate
patterns, e.g. estimating the number of people use the vaccination center Apps, etc.
5. Provide support for the implementation and upgradation of electronic immunization registration/system
6. Ensure data entry in computerized databases (customized software) of the above-mentioned surveillance, immunization, SIAs
and other adhoc data required for the program and maintain electronic database with data integrity in timely manner and
backup
7. Regular review databases for errors and take necessary actions for corrections as and when needed (Changes and errors
might include key-entry or format errors and duplicate entries) to maintain high quality data
8. Frequent analysis of data and update key performance indicators, produce graphs, charts, maps and other forms of data
visualization based on the surveillance and immunization data routinely to monitor the disease trends and vaccination
coverage
9. Provide training for implementation of new tools and technologies to EPI and WHO IVD team as well as continuous support for
improving their capacity.
10. Keeping database updated in web-based platform (DHIS2), monitor the quality of immunization and VPD surveillance data,
communicate the errors & omission to concerned unit for taking proper corrective measures. Share the updated status to
technical unit as and when required.
11. Coordinate with WHO personnel in the country office and in the field locations for collection of data and verification of
information provided.
12. Coordinate and liaise with different government offices, UN organizations for timely generation of data and information and
preparation of reports
13. Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

Education:
Essential
• At least 4 years of bachelor’s degree in public health or statistics or computer science or social science.
Desirable:
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 • Post graduate degree (master level) in public health or computer science or statistics or social
science;
• Additional training in database development and management is an advantage

Experience:
Essential
• At least two years of professional experience in public health or operational research or
development and management of information systems or relevant activity.
Desirable
• Experience in development and/or working with health information systems;
• Experience in programme or programme support in UN/ international organizations, and/or NGO
sector;

Additional Functional Knowledge and Skills including personal qualities and human relationships:
• Ability to comply with national interoperability standards;
• Ability to interface with different systems and data;
• Ability to effectively interact with government counterparts;
• Critical and analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to establish harmonious working relationships as part of a team;
• Ability to maintain a high standard of personal conduct;
• Ability to prepare high quality reports.

Competencies:
• Teamwork;
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences;
• Communication;
• Moving forward in a changing environment;
• Producing Results
Languages:
• Excellent knowledge of Spoken and Written English and Bengali
Computer Literacy:

Essential:
• Proficient in using computer software applications: MS – Office, data importing (through API),
database programming e.g. Oracle, MySQL, and networking.

Desirable:

• Expertise in database programming languages.

Other information:

• Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted

• Candidate will undergo a theoretical and practical competitive selection process.
• Selected candidate should be ready work in the duty station assigned for minimum period of two years. However if vacancy
arises in other duty station based on programme need candidate could be transferred.

Annual Salary & others Benefits:

Annual Salary Range

• BDT 10,35,276/= to 1,289,441/=

Other Benefits
WHO Offers locally competitive packages such as:
• Health Insurance; Accident and illness insurance;
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 • Annual Leave (18 days per year
• Sick leave (12 days per year);
• WHO and Government Holidays
NOTE:
1) This vacancy notice is for ROSTER purpose. Qualified Candidates will be evaluated and interviewed should there be any
future openings.

2) Applicants should send a brief Resume of their relevant experience, explaining reasons for being suitable of the activity,
together with duly completed Personal History Form (PHF), Screening Questions, and scanned copies of educational
certificates.
3) Please send your applications only via email to: sebanrecruitment@who.int. The email and the attachment should not be
exceeding 1MB. Please write to which position you are applying in the subject of the email.
We regret that due to large volume of applications normally received, applications cannot be acknowledged individually.
4) WHO Personal History Form (PHF) and detailed vacancy notice can be downloaded from:
https://www.who.int/bangladesh/about-us/employment and
http://www.searo.who.int/bangladesh/about/employment/en/
5) A presentation followed by Competency Based Interview will be held only for the qualifying candidates.
6) This vacancy is open to Bangladeshi Nationals (all genders) only. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply
."WHO is committed to workforce diversity". “Any attempt to unduly influence on WHO’s selection process will lead to automatic
disqualification of the applicant.”

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or other tobacco users

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 Screening Questions
Data and Information System Associate
Contract Type: Special Services Agreement, Level SSA- 6
Ref: FDMN-1/ SSA - 6

I confirm that my Personal History Form has been properly updated and that I am submitting my application for the vacancy
mentioned above.

Yes □ No □
Kindly respond to the questions below to the best of your ability:

1. Do you smoke or use tobacco products?

Yes □ No □

2. If you currently smoke or use tobacco products, would you continue to do so if employed
by WHO? (If you responded No to the question above, answer No here)
Yes □ No □

3. Do you have at least 4 years of bachelor’s degree in public health or statistics or computer science or social science?

Yes □ No □

4. Do you have master’s degree preferably in Computer Science/Statistics/Public Health or have Social Science
background?
Yes □ No □

5. Do you have at least least two years of professional experience in public health or operational research or development
and management of information systems or relevant activity.

Yes □ No □

6. Have you ever faced any harassment case?

Yes □ No □

If yes, explain:

7. Do you have any relatives employed by WHO or other international organizations?

Yes □ No □

If yes, please specify the details below:

Name Relationship Organization

I certify that the statements made by me in my personal profile are true, complete and correct. I
understand that any false or misleading statement, or withholding relevant information, may provide
grounds for the withdrawal of any offer of appointment or the termination of employment.

Date: ………………………………………. Full Name: ………………………………………….………………………

Place: ………………….………………. Signature: …………………..………………………....

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