Immunization Specialist vacancy

Immunization Specialist, P-4,Somalia Support Centre (USSC), Nairobi, Kenya
UNICEF Nairobi
Job description
The incumbent is responsible for the overall development, management, planning delivery and monitoring of Routine EPI program and other relevant strategies for improving immunization coverage within the Accelerated Child Survival and Development (ACSD) program of UNICEF Somalia, one of the three program thrusts of UNICEF in Somalia for 2011-15. Only 5% of Somali children are fully immunized and 19% are vaccinated against measles as per MICS 2006. The overall objective is to increase and sustain levels of immunization coverage through the combined strategies of CHDs, RED (outreach), acceleration and routine fixed site EPI activities and through linkages with other programs.The results expected by the end of 2015 is a progressive increase of measles immunization to >65% and fully immunization coverage to >50%.
HOW TO APPLY:
For more information about the required qualifications and competencies for this position, and instructions on how to apply, please click link below. Application deadline of 22 August 2014.
Desired Skills and Experience

• Advanced university degree in medicine or related field i.e. public health.
  
• Knowledge of latest development and technology in the health and specifically immunization field.
  
• Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and manage programs as well as transfer of skills to others. Drive for results.
  
• Leadership skills, effective communication and negotiation including advocacy skills.
  
• Analytical ability, maturity, ability to work in a team, copes under stressful and difficult work condition. Ability to work in an international or multicultural environment.
  
• Knowledge of common computer applications, i.e. work processing, spreadsheet and database.
  
• Eight years of relevant work experience at national and international level in program management and planning and specifically in immunization. Previous experience in fragile states desirable.
  
• Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station would be an asset.
  

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