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Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
The program Officer – vaccines and immunization is coming on board to enhance the existing technical expertise in improving EPI program with a deeper focus on the malaria vaccine rollout. S/he will work very closely with MOH/UNEPI and key stakeholders supporting the EPI program at national and sub national level. The major activities will be in preparation for and post introduction of malaria vaccines to ensure a smooth introduction and service uptake.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
• Collaborate with national and sub national stakeholders support to strengthen the immunization program ensuring coordination of resources and efforts at all levels to facilitate a successful introduction and scale up of the malaria vaccine.
• Work very closely with district health teams to strengthen adherence the introduction plans including participating in the training of district and health facility staff as needed
• Support preparation for and implementation of PATH and EPI led malaria vaccine activities, including close coordination with UNEPI and partners, maintaining timelines and documentation of all program activities.
• Provide robust analytical and data management support to present progress in malaria vaccine coverages.
• Collaborate with WHO and MOH surveillance officers in reporting and following up AEFIs
• Work very closely with district health teams to strengthen adherence the introduction plans including participating in the training of district and health facility staff as needed
• recording and reporting adverse reactions received from healthcare professionals and patients
• conducting in-depth interviews with patients and healthcare professionals
• completing AEFI reporting forms on malaria vaccine and other treatments
• Draft and review study protocols, pilot test protocols, and ensure appropriateness of protocols for ease of study implementation and efficiency in gathering required data.
• Support business development efforts for additional resources for the vaccines and immunization program.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
• The applicant should preferably hold a master’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, social sciences or any other health related field.
• At least five years’ experience working with immunization programs at national and sub national levels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Uganda public health context, including MOH structure, policies, and procedures, particularly immunization
• Exceptional diplomatic interpersonal skills and ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and think innovatively to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner.
• Expertise preparing thorough, well-written, and concise documents and strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to synthesize information and prepare compelling presentations and short reports



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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