About the opportunity
The National Professional Officer (VPD Surveillance) provides technical support to the Ministry of Health in Guinea-Bissau and partners to achieve vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) eradication, elimination, and control objectives. Responsibilities include technical planning, implementation, and evaluation of supplementary immunization activities, outbreak investigation, surveillance data analysis, immunization logistics and vaccine management, project resource mobilization, and financial/technical project management.
Salary and benefits
- Starting annual base salary of XOF 24,617,000 (subject to mandatory pension and health insurance deductions)
- 30 days of annual leave
- Parental leave and flexible work arrangements
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of Guinea-Bissau (applications from non-nationals will not be considered)
- Medical Doctor with training in epidemiology or vaccinology
- A postgraduate degree in Public Health is desirable
- At least 5 years of experience in the field of vaccination and VPD surveillance
- Desirable experience working for UN agencies, vaccination partners, or managing surveillance data systems
- Expert knowledge of Portuguese is essential; intermediate knowledge of English or French is desirable
Required documents
- Scanned copies of required degrees, diplomas, or certificates (must be from institutions listed in WHED if selected for an interview)
- Updated vaccination card and proof of required vaccinations (e.g., Yellow Fever) during medical clearance
When to apply
- Job posted: August 30, 2026
- Application closing date: September 13, 2026
How to apply
- Access the official WHO career portal and click 'Apply Online'
- Complete the application profile and submit required background information
- Candidates under serious consideration may undergo screening via a written test and/or asynchronous video assessment
Additional information
- Position grade: NO-C
- Contractual arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 for a duration of 1 year
- Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process receive special consideration
- WHO maintains a smoke-free environment and requires mandatory vaccination compliance
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Medical Doctors with specialized training in epidemiology or vaccinology.
- Professionals with at least 5 years of experience in VPD surveillance.
- Fluent Portuguese speakers with intermediate English or French.
What should you think carefully about?
- Strictly limited to nationals of Guinea-Bissau.
- The position is a temporary appointment with a duration of one year.
- Applicants must provide an updated vaccination card and proof of specific vaccinations.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role fits someone seeking to apply their medical and public health training to a national-level surveillance and eradication program, gaining experience in project resource mobilization and technical planning.
Our take
A critical role for Guinea-Bissau nationals with medical and epidemiological expertise who want to contribute to national vaccine-preventable disease eradication.
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