Immunization Specialist

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• Timely sub-sectoral analysis (immunization and emergencies), input, support and coordination contribute to the Situation Analysis with consistent integration of sex disaggregated data and its periodic update for effective project planning, development and management.
• Quality contributions are made to the development and implementation of Immunization strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partnerships including immunization emergencies.
• Work plan and objectives are strategically established, and technical support is effectively
• provided, and planned results are timely delivered through the exercise of strong technical leadership.
• Project implementation progress is monitored and evaluated for adjustment, acceleration and improvement of program delivery and sustainability.  Gender/sex disaggregated data and inputs relevant to the Immunization Programme provided.
• Technical support is provided to government and NGOs at all stages of the programme cooperation, including capacity building of government personnel and beneficiaries and including during emergencies. 
• The capacities of Country Office staff are strengthened through an effective capacity-building programme in the development, implementation and management of the immunization programme including emergencies.
• UNICEF and Government accountability is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for the sub-sector.
• Effective partnership and collaboration achieved and maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking.
• The most relevant and strategic information is provided to support the Immunization Programme by the effective implementation of an integrated child survival monitoring system including emergencies.
• All required programme reports are timely prepared in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.
• Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses with effective coordination is provided.
• Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively performed.

• an advanced university degree (master, or higher degree) in Supply Chain, public health, Epidemiology, or a related field plus a university degree with a health background (Human Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Environmental Health, or other relevant health disciplines)

• Five years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of health/Immunization programmes.
• Professional work experience in a technical expert position related to child survival & health care.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency.
• Proven working relations with national, regional, district and sub-district structures
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of the Tanzanian mainland and Zanzibar context and EPI program
• Excellent facilitation skills, negotiation skills, and oral and written communication

• Fluency in English is required.

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