Overview

Provide technical leadership, operational support, and strategic coordination for the UNICEF immunization programme in Malawi. Guide the planning, implementation, and monitoring of high-impact, equitable immunization interventions.

Tasks Summary

• Contribute to the development and implementation of immunization strategies and approaches.
• Provide technical support to government and NGOs at all stages of the immunization programme.
• Strengthen the capacity of the Health team through effective management and supervision of immunization plans.
• Prepare all required programme reports in compliance with established guidelines and procedures.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience is required in:
• Immunization Programme implementation at national and/or international levels.
• Planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of health/immunization programmes.
• Proven engagement in GAVI country support, including hands-on involvement in the development and coordination of multi-stakeholder GAVI country proposals, with familiarity with the GAVI 6.0 transition.
• Working with UNICEF immunization programmes.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency.

Qualification Requirements

• An advanced university degree from an accredited institution in one of the following fields is required: Public Health, Paediatric Health, Child Development, Child Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.
• *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree).