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Immunization Officer job at UNICEF

kampala * Fultime
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Health and Medical Total Positions: Location: kampala Fultime Salary: Not mentioned Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Improve vaccination program design: • Assess the epidemiological context in Uganda to identify target populations and high-risk areas • Support UNEPI develop targeted vaccination strategies for Mpox/Ebola including prioritization frameworks and delivery mechanisms suitable for Uganda. • Advise UNEPI on vaccine selection and logistics plans for vaccine procurement, storage, transportation, and distribution. • Collaborate closely with the National Medical Stores (NMS), UNEPI, and targeted districts to maintain accurate and up-to-date stock management records and provide regular progress reports. • Support the development, revision and dissemination of monitoring tools for tracking vaccine coverage, wastage, adverse events following immunization (AEFI), community feedback and program effectiveness. • Enhance capacity and capability: • Assist MoH, UNICEF and other partners in the design an execution of communication strategies to improve vaccine acceptance among Uganda’s communities. • Support the development and dissemination of technical guidelines, SOPs, and job aids for field teams. • Support MoH, UNEPI, NMS, and other key partners to support the DHTs in developing detailed vaccine micro-plans for affected districts. • Support the planning of training sessions for healthcare workers, field staff, and community leaders on vaccination protocols, cold chain management, and community engagement • Mitigate Risks: • Support the maintenance of a vaccination program risk register, escalating perceived risks and their mitigations in a timely manner to senior management. • Foster Stakeholder Engagement: • Organize and participate in regular coordination meetings, TWGs, and advisory committees with stakeholders and partners to ensure coordinated efforts on Mpox/Ebola control and prevention. • Support stakeholder consultations to identify communication gaps and community perceptions of Mpox/Eboa vaccination. • Inform data-driven decision making: • Support donor reporting. • Support data systems, reporting, visibility and data for decision making through supporting and maintaining the establishment of national dashboards and other tools
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• [Include the vacancy requirements aligned to the category and level of the position. You can see examples in the branded VA example.] • Education: Required bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, medicine or another relevant field. • Work Experience: • Two years of relevant professional work experience at the national and/or international levels in vaccination strategy development and implementation including SIAs and ring vaccination strategies. • Proven experience working with creation of standard operating procedures covering all aspects of vaccine introduction. • Proven experience working with national ministries of health and EPI departments. • Experience working with and coordinating diverse stakeholders including UN organizations, government line departments (national and subnational), international and local NGOs in Uganda or similar settings. • Skills: • Excellent facilitation skills, negotiation skills and oral and written communication skills. • Computer skills include MS Office and qualitative and quantitative analytical skills. • Knowledge of the Uganda context is an added advantage. • Language Requirements: Working proficiency in English • Desirables: • Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. • Training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable. • Experience in new vaccine introduction preferred. • Familiarity with Mpox or other zoonotic diseases is an asset.
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