Closing: Apr 5, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Mar 20, 2024 (2 months ago)
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Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Technical Advisor – Vaccines to join our team in Kampala. The Technical Advisor- Vaccines will work full time on the vaccine programme supporting the Ministry of Health directly with the Uganda Expanded Programme for Immunization (UNEPI) and as necessary the Malaria Control Division, in the malaria vaccine implementation planning, which may include activities such as considerations around seasonality, community engagement and case management, and training of health workers. This role will provide critical thought partnership to UNEPI and the NMCD early in the vaccine planning process.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate must hold an advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field.
- Specialized training and/or experience in vaccination programmes
- Proven experience working in public health, ideally with a focus on malaria prevention.
- Prior experience in providing strategic support to government health programmes or international health organizations.
- In-depth knowledge of immunization programmes, particularly Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) systems.
- Strong understanding of malaria epidemiology, seasonality, and prevention strategies.
- Familiarity with national and international guidelines related to immunization and malaria control.
- Proven experience in writing program reports.
- Demonstrable awareness of ethical and regulatory frameworks governing research in Uganda and globally.
- Demonstrable experience in developing clear roadmaps and action plans for the utilization of technical assistance.
Responsibilities
Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Technical Advisor – Vaccines to join our team in Kampala. The Technical Advisor- Vaccines will work full time on the vaccine programme supporting the Ministry of Health directly with the Uganda Expanded Programme for Immunization (UNEPI) and as necessary the Malaria Control Division, in the malaria vaccine implementation planning, which may include activities such as considerations around seasonality, community engagement and case management, and training of health workers. This role will provide critical thought partnership to UNEPI and the NMCD early in the vaccine planning process.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate must hold an advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field.
- Specialized training and/or experience in vaccination programmes
- Proven experience working in public health, ideally with a focus on malaria prevention.
- Prior experience in providing strategic support to government health programmes or international health organizations.
- In-depth knowledge of immunization programmes, particularly Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) systems.
- Strong understanding of malaria epidemiology, seasonality, and prevention strategies.
- Familiarity with national and international guidelines related to immunization and malaria control.
- Proven experience in writing program reports.
- Demonstrable awareness of ethical and regulatory frameworks governing research in Uganda and globally.
- Demonstrable experience in developing clear roadmaps and action plans for the utilization of technical assistance.
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