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Job Title:   Technical Advisor

Organization:  Malaria Consortium

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Salary: $39,884

About US:

Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organizations specializing in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and underprivileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions.

Job Summary:   Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Technical Advisor – Vaccines to join our team in Kampala. The Technical Advisor- Vaccines will work full time on the vaccine programme supporting the Ministry of Health directly with the Uganda Expanded Programme for Immunization (UNEPI) and as necessary the Malaria Control Division, in the malaria vaccine implementation planning, which may include activities such as considerations around seasonality, community engagement and case management, and training of health workers. This role will provide critical thought partnership to UNEPI and the NMCD early in the vaccine planning process.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold an advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field.
• Specialized training and/or experience in vaccination programmes
• Proven experience working in public health, ideally with a focus on malaria prevention.
• Prior experience in providing strategic support to government health programmes or international health organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of immunization programmes, particularly Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) systems.
• Strong understanding of malaria epidemiology, seasonality, and prevention strategies.
• Familiarity with national and international guidelines related to immunization and malaria control.
• Proven experience in writing program reports.
• Demonstrable awareness of ethical and regulatory frameworks governing research in Uganda and globally.
• Demonstrable experience in developing clear roadmaps and action plans for the utilization of technical assistance.

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How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join Malaria Consortium should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 5th April 2024

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