The FMOH of Ethiopia is committed to protecting its citizens against measles. As one step toward doing so, it is introducing a second dose of measles-containing vaccine (MCV2) into the national routine immunization schedule starting in 2018. To help ensure high quality introduction and achieve high immunization coverage for both a second and first dose of measles vaccine, the FMOH requested that Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, provide targeted county assistance support from JSI to support these efforts.
The FMOH is planning for a high-quality introduction of MCV2 in 2018 and wishes to use it as an opportunity to strengthen performance for both doses of measles vaccine as well as to catch children up on other vaccinations that they have missed earlier in life. The FMOH, with support from JSI, will follow up the MCV2 launch with active monitoring, supervision, and further orientation as needed to address obstacles to high coverage for both doses of measles vaccine. This may include mop-up vaccination in low-performing areas.
Overview:
JSI is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Immunization Technical Officer (ITO) to support measles second dose introduction and follow-up. The ITO will have outstanding technical capability in immunization and strong managerial skills and will provide technical input and support for achieving high levels of performance for measles vaccination through routine immunization. The ITO will contribute to preparations for the introduction of MCV2 plus post-introduction support to achieve high levels of coverage for both MCV1 and MCV2 and, as guided by FMOH plans, catch children up on other vaccinations for which they are eligible.
The ITO will provide day-to-day support to the FMOH/EPI for the responsibilities described below with the aim of achieving high levels of coverage for both first and second doses of measles vaccine (MCV1 and MCV2).
Responsibilities:
SUPERVISOR: Technical Director
Required Number: 1 (One)
Qualifications:
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