EPI Officer (NPO) (Khartoum) – WHO

Job Description

Job Title	EPI Officer (NPO)
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)	6 months
Primary Location	Sudan-Khartoum
Closing Date	Nov 16, 2026, 12:59:00 AM
Organization	EM_SUD WHO Representative’s Office, Sudan

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To contribute to the planning and implementation of the activities related to the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI).

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will undertake the following duties:

1.  Work with the technical staff, review and update zonal micro plans and other documents to ensure appropriate and fair distributions of resources. 
2.  Collect, collate and use Immunization Activities reporting and monitoring data for identifying low coverage areas, reasons for poor coverage and suggest possible reasons for low coverage different population groups and support implementation of the plans for the unreached and zero dose children.
3.  Participate in the recruitment of auxiliary workers that support immunization activities at district levels.
4.  Prepare draft monthly report to reflect activities conducted, progress made and constraints faced.
5.  Be responsible for data entry, editing, analysis and cleaning up of data and information related to vaccines/immunization activities.
6.  Participate in conducting EPI review, data quality assessment and effective vaccine management assessment.
7.  Participate in the preparation of the introduction of new vaccines including surveillance activities and preparation of training materials.
8.  Collaborate with the MOH to build the national capacity for surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Medicine or public health or nursing   
Desirable: Master’s degree in public health.
 

Experience

Essential: At least one year experience in EPI programs.
Desirable: Working experience with WHO or UN.
 

Skills

1. Broad knowledge of EPI strategies and policies and interventions.
2. Ability to work well under pressure.
3. Proven ability to take initiatives and make recommendations.
4. Demonstrated ability to assess and analyse data.
 

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
 

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic.
Desirable: 

 

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 38,762 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.