Senior Technical Advisor - Immunization at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor - Immunization

Requisition ID: req46704
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Proposal
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: Yes
Work Arrangement: In-person

Position Summary

• We are seeking a Senior Technical Advisor, Immunization (STA) for an anticipated multi-million-dollar Department of Health CDC Strengthening Immunization Program Implementation in Sub-National Consequential Geographies opportunity.
• The STA will provide technical advisory and have overall responsibility for developing the project strategy for immunization services provided under the project, including identification and vaccination of zero- and under-dose children, supporting polio eradication, measles mortality reduction and regional measles and rubella elimination, hepatitis B and maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination, and other vaccine-preventable diseases surveillance.
• The position will be based in any of the following locations: Abuja, Nigeria, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia, Nairobi, Kenya. Recruitment is contingent upon the successful award of the project, and the selection of the final applicant is subject to CDC approval. The project is anticipated to begin in June 2024.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides senior level, high-quality immunization technical assistance by combining industry knowledge and best practices with strategic program expertise, guidance and advice for Program.
• Ensures a cohesive and integrated immunization technical approach is implemented across all project components to maximize impact.
• Takes the lead in developing innovative solutions to expand the immunization program's reach and achieve its objectives.
• Takes the lead in creating guidance materials and learning resources, as well as testing new tools and innovations to accelerate the achievement of results.
• Analyzes and assesses data, identifying trends and addressing complex programmatic and technical challenges by collaborating with project and partner staff to develop or adapt technical interventions or approaches for accelerated progress.
• In collaboration with MEAL team, explore, develop and document best practices and learning in immunization programing
• Conduct staff and partners capacity assessments and based on gaps identified
• External engagement with key stakeholders in immunization and sharing of lessons learnt from the programme.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited university in Global Health or other related field; equivalent experience may be substituted for a graduate degree.
• Minimum of 7 years work experience in low- or lower-middle-income country settings in program and research activities in immunization or related health domains.
• Demonstrated innovation and success in staff capacity-building and in participatory, flexible, and gender-sensitive programming and implementation.
• Track record of providing technical assistance and quality assurance for health programs
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Willingness to travel to fragile / conflict-affected contexts.
• Fluency in English required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
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