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Job title : National Consultant, New Vaccines and Campaign Effectiveness (NPSIA non-Polio Supplementary Immunization Activities)
Job Location : Abuja
Deadline : September 16, 2024
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Description and Objectives
- The Consultant will play a crucial role in supporting Project SPARK by providing technical expertise on the efficient introduction of new vaccines and the effective implementation of non-polio supplementary immunization activities (NPSIA).
- This role will involve supporting the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) in strengthening national-level strategies, facilitating knowledge sharing between states and the national level, and contributing to the successful roll-out of new vaccines and campaigns.
Technical Responsibilities
Project strategy implementation/technical assistance
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to the National RI TWG and the NVSTT in the design, implementation, and monitoring of immunization activities;
- Support the development and execution of vaccine introduction plans at the national level and the domestication of these plans for the supported SPARK states;
- Support the NPHCDA in the revision of the strategies by providing inputs and recommendations based on practices and evidence from implementation across SPARK states;
- Provide technical assistance for the development of innovations for vaccine introduction and non-polio campaigns with a focus on improving coverage, effectiveness and impact;
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions and provide regular progress reports to project stakeholders;
- Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories;
Other responsibilities
- Participate in problem-solving and learning sessions to share knowledge, best practices, challenges and progress on program implementation;
- Provide daily updates on implementation activities to the project manager;
- Engage actively with relevant stakeholders to foster good relationships with the organization;
- Support any other tasks as may be required by the central Project management team;
Education and Experience
- Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Medicine, or other related fields;
- 5+ years’ experience working in the development or consulting sector;
- Experience in routine immunization and campaign strategy design and implementation;
- Experience working with national-level stakeholders;
- Experience in leadership roles including management and/or interfacing with high-ranking officials is desirable;
- Experience working with/as part of government systems is advantageous.
Competencies required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in performance management software;
- Effective stakeholder management skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities;
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, Excel);
- Ability to manage people, resources, and processes for strategy implementation and monitoring;
- Capable of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
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