AFRO-NETS> WHO vacancies: Polio surveillance

[Dieter Neuvians MD <neuvians@harare.iafrica.com>]

WHO vacancies: Polio surveillance
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The year 2000, in which poliomyelitis should be eradicated globally, 
is approaching.

Rapid progress was made since WHO defined this objective in 1988. The 
number of cases declined by more than 90% and large areas of the 
globe are now free of polio. However, a special effort remains to be 
made in a number of countries where eradication activities are only 
just starting. Most of these countries suffer from disrupted health 
systems, often caused by recent or ongoing war or civil strife. The 
main tools used to achieve the goal of polio eradication are a strong 
routine immunisation programme, surveillance (Acute Flaccid Paralysis 
or AFP surveillance) and mass vaccination campaigns. 

WHO is looking for consultants (short and long-term) to assist set-
ting up AFP surveillance systems and to prepare for mass Oral Polio 
Vaccination (OPV) immunisation campaigns in a number of countries: 
Afghanistan, Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia, Democratic Republic of 
Congo and others.


Qualification:
- MD and/or MPH/PhD in public health or considerable relevant experi-
  ence;
- working experience in developing countries;
- ability to define and help implement priorities for a national pro-
  gramme.


Applications can be sent to:

WHO/GPV
Delyse Glover
20 Avenue Appia
CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland
Tel: +41-22-791-4403
Fax: +41-22-791-4193
mailto:GLOVERD@WHO.CH  or 
mailto:NKOWANEB@WHO.CH  or
mailto:EVERTSJ@WHO.CH  or 
mailto:TANGERMANNR@WHO.CH



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