Health Specialist
15 hours ago
UNICEF is seeking a highly skilled Health Specialist to join our Immunization Program team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the national introduction of HPV and other new vaccines.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide leadership and coordination for the national introduction of HPV and other new vaccines.
- Collaborate with UNICEF HQ, regional and country offices, donors, and partners to create integrated delivery systems that leverage platforms such as schools for health and wellbeing interventions.
- Develop a long-term roadmap for vaccine introduction, prepare strategic implementation guidance, and draft periodic donor reports.
- Assess the programmatic needs for HPV, Malaria, and other vaccines, and work with stakeholders to secure resources for effective implementation.
- Offer technical assistance to countries, focusing on budgeting, logistics, and financial management to ensure the successful rollout of new vaccines.
- Manage funding requests and monitor expenditures, ensuring all resources are tracked and reported effectively to donors.
- Develop comprehensive donor reports and provide input for various publications related to new vaccines.
- A master's degree in public health, medicine, or a related technical field, such as epidemiology or another social science discipline, is required.
- At least eight years of solid experience at national/international level in immunization program including global health and/or healthcare, programme coordination, managing and monitoring programme and preparing proposals and fund utilization reports is required.
- Knowledge of UNICEF or other UN administrative rules and procedures and experience in programme management, and donor/partner coordination (ideally Gavi experience) is an asset.
- Experience in HPV, Malaria and other new vaccines program management, applying statistical methods, proven track record of publishing manuscripts in top academic journals and a track record of academic presentations in the field of vaccinology is an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
UNICEF is committed to promoting the rights of every child, everywhere. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for making a difference in the lives of children and their families.
As a Health Specialist with UNICEF, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals who are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children around the world.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
Apply now to join our team and make a difference in the lives of children
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