Job Description

Routine Immunization Support Manager

Brief Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Routine Immunization Support Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and programmatic support to strengthen routine immunization services in Ethiopia. This includes working closely with government stakeholders, health facilities, and community-based organizations to improve immunization coverage, quality, and equity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public health, immunization, and program management, with excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen routine immunization services, including micro-planning, cold chain management, vaccine distribution, and waste management
• Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to regional and district health teams to improve immunization service delivery
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, including the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health, Regional Health Bureaus, and District Health Offices, to strengthen immunization programs
• Work with health facilities and community-based organizations to improve immunization coverage, quality, and equity, particularly among hard-to-reach and marginalized populations
• Monitor and evaluate immunization program performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed
• Develop and manage budgets, work plans, and reports to ensure effective and efficient use of resources
• Represent the organization in meetings, conferences, and other events, as required

Requirements

• Masters degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field from a recognized Ethiopian university or a foreign university accredited by the Ethiopian Ministry of Education
• At least 5 years of experience in immunization program management, public health, or a related field, with a proven track record of success
• Strong knowledge of immunization principles, practices, and policies, including Ethiopian national immunization policies and guidelines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with government stakeholders, health facilities, and community-based organizations
• Fluency in English and Amharic, with the ability to read, write, and speak in both languages
• Strong analytical, organizational, and management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with budgeting, financial management, and reporting, with the ability to manage and analyze large datasets
• Ability to travel frequently to rural and urban areas, including hard-to-reach and insecure locations