Immunization (EPI) Specialist, NO-3, Fixed Term

About the role

The Immunization (EPI) Specialist is based in the UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office in Addis Ababa and reports to the Health Manager (Immunization, Health Systems and Health Emergencies). The post provides technical leadership and support for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF-supported immunization interventions, working with the Ministry of Health, regional health bureaus, WHO, Gavi and other partners to reach zero-dose and under-immunized children and strengthen routine immunization.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support for evidence-based planning and programme development, using sex-disaggregated and other relevant data
• Support the design and implementation of immunization strategies with government counterparts and partners, and lead workplans
• Monitor and evaluate programme implementation to identify gaps and improve quality and sustainability
• Strengthen the capacity of government counterparts and Country Office staff through training, coaching and knowledge sharing
• Manage programme funds, supplies and resources in line with UNICEF policies and approved workplans
• Maintain immunization emergency preparedness and support coordinated emergency responses
• Prepare quality programme reports and documentation on time

Required profile

• Master's degree or equivalent in Public Health, Epidemiology, Medicine, Nursing, Health Policy and Management, Health Systems, Pediatrics, Community Health or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in programme management, immunization or public health planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another UN official language or a local language is desirable
• Desirable: experience in routine immunization strengthening, reaching zero-dose children, outbreak response, vaccine and cold-chain management, and country-level work in fragile or humanitarian settings

Required skills

• Strong expertise in immunization and public health
• Programme management, monitoring and evaluation, immunization data and evidence use, and vaccine management and outbreak response
• Experience integrating immunization with primary health care and applying digital health solutions