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Data Assistant

Nay Pyi Taw

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Nay Pyi Taw
  • Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Statistics
    • Administrative support
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
  • Closing Date: 2025-02-07

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Organizational Setting

The WHO Country Office in Myanmar, Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) team is supporting Central Expanded Programme on Immunization (cEPI) of the Department of Public Health under the Ministry of Health (MoH). This collaboration aims to strengthen routine immunization programs, ensure the effective implementation of supplementary immunization activities (SIAs), and provide support for timely and effective outbreak response immunization initiatives.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Data Assistant will work Under the general guidance of Medical Officer, EPI Unit, WHO country office Myanmar, the data Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Director (cEPI), Department of Public Health, Ministry of Health, she/he will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Collect and maintain routine immunization data from 17 States and Regions, including data from the DHIS2 platform.
  • Collect and maintain data related to SIAs to ensure accuracy and availability for reporting and planning.
  • Enter, compile, and verify outbreak response immunization (ORI) data to support timely outbreak interventions.
  • Assist in analyzing routine immunization data for presentations by cEPI and for ad-hoc reports required by the Ministry of Health.
  • Maintain Geographic Information System (GIS) boundary files at the township level, including district boundary files for bordering countries.
  • Use GIS software to produce maps that display information on immunization programs.
  • Assist in the production of data summaries, manuals, guidelines, or other communication materials required by the Central EPI.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director (cEPI), Department of Public Health, Ministry of Health.

Work Relations and Partnerships

The Data Assistant is expected to work as a member of EPI, Myanmar country office team as per assigned TOR, maintaining professional relation and coordination with other technical team of WCO Myanmar as well as at times with external clients who are participating in events. He/She responds to routine queries, requests and receives data, provides information on status of transactions and exchanges a variety of information that is limited to collaborative programmes. Discussion and communication for effective intra and inter team-works are encouraged.

Impact of functions

The Data Assistant ensures smooth procedures in terms of project implementation, arrangements of meetings and field visits and the proper processing and filing of documentation and records.

Qualifications

Educational background

·University degree

·Information Technology (IT) and Data Management

Professional experience

·Minimum three to five years of experience, preferably in any UN organization, International Organization or Government Offices.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well as a team member.

DESIRABLE and knowledge

  • Advanced knowledge on Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office Suite (MS Access, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint), Knowledge of SQL, GIS mapping and distributive database is essential.
  • Knowledge of other advanced public health statistical software an advantage.

Language Skills

·Good knowledge of English and excellent knowledge of Myanmar Language.

Competencies

·Teamwork

·Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

·Communication

·Producing results

Additional information

·This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.

·Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

·A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening.

·If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position.

·WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/.

·Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

·The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.

·The WHO recruits workforce regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

·The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.

·Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process.

·Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.

·WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) into practice.

·WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment).

·All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct.

·To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of short-listed candidates.

·WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

·Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW).

·The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition.

·A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process.

·Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries.

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·This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.

·Any extension of appointment would be subject to programmatic requirements, performance of the incumbent and availability of funds.

·Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

·Salary will be paid with MMK Converted in local currency at the official prevailing exchange rate at the time

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