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• Provide support and participate in planning,
  setting of targets and budgeting for UNEPI activities
• Offer technical support in monitoring of EPI
  performance at central and district levels
• Support UNEPI in vaccines forecasting and
  quantification, ordering, procurement and distribution
• The incumbent will support EPI program in
  making mandatory reports like Joint Report Format, Annual Health Sector reports
  & Joint Appraisal Reports
• Coordinate EPI advocacy, mobilization and
  communication efforts for the Ministry of Health as recommended by EPI
  review
• Provide support to UNEPI in writing proposals
  for vaccine introductions and other sustainable immunization financing
  concepts
• Actively participate in disease surveillance
  activities undertaken by the program
• Participate in building capacity of health
  workers in knowledge and skills, developing/updating EPI standards, supervision
  and data management
• Support the program in monitoring the implementation
  of routine immunization activities, national/sub-national immunization
  activities and introduction of new vaccines.

• The applicants for these jobs must hold a
  first degree in medicine. Possession of a masters’ degree in Public Health
  (in addition to MD) preferred
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a
  demanding results driven environment, preferably in the public sector
  and/or with Ministry of Health, with increasing levels of responsibility
• Strong process management skills, high level
  of organization and good attention to detail
• Significant exposure and experience in
  designing and delivering of capacity building interventions for healthcare
  workers
• Computer skills in Microsoft office (Word,
  Excel, Power Point)  
• Exceptional communication and relationship
  management skills
• Excellent track record working in challenging
  multi-stakeholder environments
• Previous exposure and experience in planning,
  monitoring and evaluation of system activities
• Previous work in immunization services
  delivery is an added advantage
• Evidence of scientific research, publication
  and proposal development for funding

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