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Technical Officer

WHO

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt Full-time June 08, 2026

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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

For assigned geographic areas:-Provide technical guidance for coordination and planning of Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIA) planning in endemic and outbreak-affected countries as well as SIA activities to reduce vulnerability in countries at high risk of outbreaks. -Plan and prioritize allocation of vaccine supplies, funding,and human resources based on thorough understanding of risks and polio virus situation and in close coordination with HQ, countries and partners.-Provide effective response to any importation of wild poliovirus or outbreak of circulating vaccine derived polio virus in previously polio-free areas through planning, implementation, and coordination with GPEI partners for response to outbreaks in accordance with global guidelines.-Conduct and administer three- and six-month assessments of status of outbreaks, effectiveness of response and the likelihood of continuing transmission.-Monitor progress and identify risks ...

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