Regional Immunization Officer

Job Description

Purpose of the Post:

The Regional Immunization Officer position has been established to reinforce immunization efforts at the sub-national level. The officer will provide comprehensive technical and operational support to regional and zonal health departments and selected district health offices in the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of integrated vaccination interventions. The position ensures that all activities are aligned with national priorities for routine immunization strengthening, the delivery of primary health care, and the objectives of the Immunization Agenda 2030, thereby advancing equitable access to life-saving vaccines across Ethiopia.

Organizational Context

Under the overall supervision of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) Officer at the Regional Health Bureau (RHB), and with strategic guidance from the Immunization Service Desk Lead at the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office, the Immunization Officer will work as part of the WCO-Ethiopia DPC team.