Immunization Officer job at UNICEF
kampala * Fultime
UNICEF
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
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• 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.
HOW TO APPLY
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