STC to support developing strategies and guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and Routine Immunization Strengthening

(for the period of 10 months)

Purpose of the Post:

This consultancy will support developing strategies and guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and Routine Immunization Strengthening.   

Description of Duties:

Under the supervision of the Vaccine-Preventable Disease & Immunization (VDI) Team Lead and the management of the WHO Representative, the Consultant will be responsible for delivering the

following:

Output 1: Strengthen the capacity of Ministry of Health personnel, developing appropriate strategies to successfully introduce COVID-19 vaccinations and improve routine vaccination coverage in most high-risk areas.

• Deliverable 1.1:  work closely with NIP to support develops materials for decision making for the NITAG and ICC
• Deliverable 1.2: Support in reviewing and updating training materials for COVID-19 vaccination and routine immunization

Output 2: Programme Management assisting with all aspects of COVID-19 vaccination-related programme funding support to WHO especially funding support from USAID and DFAT

• Deliverable 2.1:  review expenditure and potential re-programming of COVID-19 vaccination funding
• Deliverable 2.2:  documentation of the COVID-19 vaccination programme for reporting proposes

Output 3: supervision and monitoring of COVID-19 vaccination and routine immunization activities.

• Deliverable 3.1: work closely with NIP on revising and updating COVID-19 vaccination and routine immunization supportive supervision tools
• Deliverable 3.2: participate in supportive supervision and monitoring activities  

Knowledge & Skills:

• Highly motivated, creative, good team player, and maintain a sense of professionalism
• Good written and spoken the English language

Education:

Bachelor's degrees focus on health or related

Experience:

At least 1 year of experience working on COVID-19 vaccination and routine immunization programme. Updated knowledge of the COVID-19 vaccination programme and vaccines at global and national levels. Experience working with UN agencies or NGOs is desirable.

Languages: 

• Written and spoken fluency in English is essential.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit applications and curriculum vitae in the English language with a subject " STC to support developing strategies and guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and Routine Immunization Strengthening " to the following Email address : wplaohr@who.int by 5 Jul 2022 at 17:00 PM.