Competency Details

ECDC Vaccine-preventable diseases and immunisation

This framework of competencies is based on the ECDC publication available here: https://ecdc.europa.eu/sites/portal/files/documents/VPD%20Competencies%20Training_Short_Technical%20report_final_0.pdf

Name	Linked courses
3.3.3 Build and be able to maintain trust in groups whose confidence is of collective importance: the public, the health workers and political and policy stakeholders Type: Knowlege	0
3.4 Social marketing Type: Domain	0
3.4.1 Increase awareness on Understand what social marketing can bring into PH projects in the VPD area Type: Knowlege	0
3.4.2 Contribute to social marketing approaches design, implementation and evaluation in the area of VPDC Type: Knowlege	0
4. Research and science Type: Domain	0
4.1 Immunisation programme evaluation Type: Domain	1
4.1.1 Develop and conduct a plan to evaluate an immunisation programme Type: Knowlege	1
4.1.2 Contribute with/monitor vaccine efficacy, effectiveness and impact of vaccines Type: Knowlege	1
4.1.3 Present the conclusions to stakeholders in order to prioritize programme activities based on the results collected Type: Knowlege	1
4.1.4 Be familiar with the concept of cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit Type: Knowlege	0
4.2 Vaccine safety Type: Domain	1
4.2.1 Be familiar with the licensing process at European and national level Type: Knowlege	0
4.2.2 Be familiar with the concept of plausibility and causality in relation to adverse events Type: Knowlege	1
4.2.3 Provide scientific evidence for protection level and vaccine safety related concerns Type: Knowlege	1
4.2.4 Appreciate difference in safety outcome in pharmaco-vigillance vs. clinical trials (Understand that clinical trial databases allow for detection of common adverse events while uncommon events may occur when vaccine used in real life in a large population) Type: Knowlege	0
4.2.5 Be familiar with aspects of live attenuated vaccines such as shedding, transmission of the attenuated agents to close contacts, risk for pregnant women and reversion to virulence Type: Knowlege	0
4.2.6 Perform analysis of AEFI based on the core variables Type: Knowlege	1
4.2.7 Conduct research to test the hypothesis generated by the post marketing surveillance /investigations Type: Knowlege	1
4.2.8 Produce technical report with conclusions and recommendations based on the results of investigations and data analysis Type: Knowlege	1
4.2.9 Conduct analysis focussed on identifying gaps in immunisation programme as it will lead to operational and policy decisions on management Type: Knowlege	1
4.2.10 Assess immunisation uptake and its determinants Type: Knowlege	1
4.3 Evidence based medicine Type: Domain	2
4.3.1 Critical appraisal, judging validity and applicability of a study (including ability to see the limitation of the study) Type: Knowlege	2
4.3.2 Evaluating evidence, levels of evidence and strength of recommendations Type: Knowlege	2
4.3.3 Translate the study implications into the population Type: Knowlege	1
4.4 Science and guideline development Type: Domain	1
4.4.1 Provide up-to-date information on immunisation science Type: Knowlege	0
4.4.2 Develop/ enhance immunisation strategies/ programmes/ various immunisation related guidelines when requires using evidence based principles Type: Knowlege	1
4.4.3 Ensure that there is adequate professional development and in-service training for all staff Type: Knowlege	0
4.4.4 Demonstrate the appropriate techniques for vaccination if available by preparing short demo films Type: Knowlege	0
4.4.5 Develop operation guideline for vaccination services Type: Knowlege	0
5. Immunisation programme management Type: Domain	0
5.1 Legislation Type: Domain	1
5.1.1 Demonstrate deep, thorough knowledge on the national health legislation related to vaccines and immunisation programmes Type: Knowlege	0
5.1.2 Discuss the ethical issues arising from mandatory versus voluntary immunisation, individual rights, privacy, informed decision and informed refusal Type: Knowlege	0
5.1.3 Describe the national immunisation programme Type: Knowlege	1
5.1.4 Be able to advice on the organizational aspects of the vaccination programme in the country Type: Knowlege	0
5.1.5 Demonstrate capability of cooperation/collaboration among multidisciplinary institutions with possible involvement and responsibilities in VPD & I Type: Knowlege	0
5.2 Vaccine resource management Type: Domain	0
5.2.1 Contribute to the functionality of immunisation services by proposing immunisation programme budget and estimating resources needs Type: Knowlege	0
5.2.2 Ensure the optimal quantity of vaccine based on population data in the area of supply/jurisdiction Type: Knowlege	0
5.2.3 Coordinate the immunisation program in accordance with its objectives and according to national standards, policies, and guidelines at different administrative levels Type: Knowlege	0
5.2.4 Manage the professional staff that provides immunisation services to clients at different administrative levels Type: Knowlege	0
5.2.5 Assist and guide staff both in routine vaccination activities and in outbreak situations in a timely manner Type: Knowlege	0
5.3 Strategy development and immunisation schedules Type: Domain	0
5.3.1 Demonstrate knowledge on immunisation programme strategy development Type: Knowlege	0
5.3.2 Demonstrate sound knowledge on the elements of success of national immunisation strategy Type: Knowlege	0
5.3.3 Demonstrate knowledge on the values of an immunisation registry Type: Knowlege	0
5.3.4 Demonstrate knowledge on principles of decision-making process for introduction of new vaccines or making decisions on optimal immunisation schedules Type: Knowlege	0
5.3.5 Set up/define research priorities to conduct appropriate studies (cost benefit analysis, studies on vaccines safety, etc.) before and following development or adjustment of an immunisation strategy or certain elements of the strategy Type: Knowlege	0

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