Zonal immunization TA, for 7 months , with possibility of extension

Job Description

Key responsibilities

Provide strategic and day-to-day technical support at zonal/woreda level for COVID-19 vaccination and routine immunization (RI) including:

• Engagement and coordination support for TWG, strategic planning, and coordination of COVID-19 activities
• Support zone and woredas with COVID-19 vaccine and RI data analysis and use of data for programmatic decision-making
• Support for coordination and linkage between supply chain and program data
• Support ZHD to coordinate for woredas and health facilities to develop micro plan for RI and COVID-19 vaccination
• Actively participate in supportive supervisions and review meetings

Provide strong technical support on COVID-19 vaccination integration into RI/PHC and ensure plans are in place to reach priority population for COVID-19 vaccination:

• Support the ZHD in overall preparation for integrating C-19 vaccination into RI/PHC. Ensure there is clear plan for identifying and reaching priority population with C-19 vaccination including demand creation plan
• Participate in provision of trainings and technical support for integration, as needed 
• Work with zonal and regional teams in identifying woredas and areas that needs support and provide timely technical assistance to address the challenge
• Support ZHD in monitoring progress based on target and allocated vaccines
• Support ZHD in preparation of reports and updates to RHBs

Provide technical assistance to the ZHD on grant management, timely liquidation and overall coordination of resources allocated for rolling out of covid-19 vaccination and RIV with funding from GAVI and other donors including:

• Closely work with ZHD/RHB EPI team, finance department at the ZHD/RHB to facilitate timely and efficient utilization of resources allocated to the zone
• In collaboration with finance department within ZHD, develop regular update/report on the status of activities completed and budgets liquidated by each of WoHO and present it to decision makers within the ZHD
• Regularly, identify challenges and, supports needed for timely and efficient utilization and accountability of resources allocated to the zone and present it to decision making body within the zone/region

Provide technical support to ZHD and woredas within the zone to ensure the continuation of RI activities with particular focus on identifying and reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children

Other similar tasks assigned by supervisor

Job Requirement

• Master of public health (MPH) or other equivalent qualifications with first degree in health related disciplines
• Minimum of six years working experience in immunization and public health, preferably with routine immunization experience
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience
• Current experience supporting the planning or implementation of COVID-19 vaccination efforts
• Demonstrated experience working with the ZHD or RHB and involvement in technical working groups (must understand local government structures)
• Strong organizational, management and communication skills to influence partners and decision-makers at the regional, zonal, and woreda level
• Experience of working in DHIS2 and conducting analysis
• Computer skills that include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point
• Ability to produce accurate data and reports
• Fluency in English and Amharic.
• Knowledge of the official language of the Region of assignment is a strong asset
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time to zones and woredas