Overview
Supports the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the polio component of the health programme at national level. The primary goal is to support the National Emergency Operations Centre in planning, execution, and monitoring of polio eradication efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the polio component of the health programme.
- Strengthen national strategies, operational readiness, microplanning, cold chain and logistics, community engagement and data use for polio eradication.
- Ensure alignment with the UNICEF Country Programme and broader national priorities.
- Support the National Emergency Operations Centre in planning, execution, and monitoring of polio eradication efforts.
- Ensure high-quality microplans, provide on-site supervision, maintain cold chain integrity, manage community engagement, and deliver data-driven reports.
- Involves extensive fieldwork at the state and local levels.
- Microplanning Support.
- Operational Readiness.
- On site campaign supervision.
- Vaccine supply and Wastage Management.
- Community engagement and Refusal Management.
- Post-Campaign Data and Reporting.
- Partnership and Liaison.
- Strategic and Evidence-based planning.
- Accountability.
Required Experience
At least 5 years of relevant work experience at the national and/or sub-national levels in Health, polio eradication, immunization, public health, epidemiology, vaccine logistics, cold chain management, community engagement, health program management, monitoring and evaluation, primary health care.
Qualifications
Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Public Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, Public Administration, Pediatric Health, Social Policy, Community Development, Child Health and any other related fields.
