Consultant - EPI (Expanded Programme on Immunization)

Consultant - EPI (Expanded Programme on Immunization) - ( 2409295 )

Primary Location

: Egypt-Cairo 1. Purpose of the Consultancy Immunization programs aim at preventing morbidity and mortality attributable to vaccine preventable diseases by offering vaccines to the population, in accordance with established technical guidelines. The World Health Organization (WHO) together with partners have developed a new strategic document for immunization over the present decade under the banner of the Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030). This together with other important global guidelines such as Gavi-5.0/6.0 presents a roadmap on how to achieve the vision of a world where everyone everywhere at every age, fully benefits from vaccines for good health and wellbeing. To assist countries, develop new strategic plans within the context of IA2030, the National Immunization Strategy (NIS) guidelines was released by WHO in August 2020.· Deliverable 1.3: Define strategies to achieve the NIS vision of the country with clear identification and agreement of roles and responsibilities across different levels of government and non-government organizations to deliver 4. Specific requirements - Qualifications required: - Experience required:· Essential: Five years of experience working in the public health programs including developing strategies and frameworks · Good knowledge on EPI and Program planning and budgeting - Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications. • Knowledge of the country’s health system, with good understanding of the vaccination program • Good knowledge on EPI Program review, root cause analysis, strategic planning, data analysis and interpretation • Excellent ability to provide sound technical advice, writing guidelines, developing plans and building capacity. • Good interpersonal skills, teamwork, time management and coaching. - Language requirements:· Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic