Job opportunities at Ministry of Health of Ethiopia

and availability of funds

• The Federal Ministry of Health would like to invite competent applicants for the following position.

• To provide comprehensive technical assistance on the routine immunization system through assessing health system constraints, evidence generation, extensive capacity building, and identifying and reaching zero-dose and under-vaccinated children. Support in the preparation and implementation of the new vaccine introduction into the routine immunization program.

Role and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Ministry of Health, the immunization service desk, the position holder will be expected to

• Monitor immunization program performance and improve routine immunization services delivery and data quality at national and subnational levels
• Support MoH initiatives such as big-catch-up, data triangulation, supportive supervisions, trainings, review meetings, etc., on addressing zero doses and under-vaccinated children
• Support the development and execution of vaccine introduction plans at the national level, including CDC and other donors’ applications
• Support the development and implementation of strategies and activities within the NIS (National Immunization Strategy), including the annual ISD plan for strengthening service delivery and new vaccine introduction
• Provide support to MOH/ISD and the TWGs on the revision of M&E tools (recording and reporting) to include newly introduced vaccines
• Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories directly related to the new vaccine introduction
• Support the development of microplans at all levels and aggregation at the national level to ensure adequate resources.
• Conduct coaching and mentorship, training, and joint supportive supervision to build the capacity for the regional and national EPI teams
• Coordinate and monitor regional-level TA activities and evaluate and submit a performance report of regional TAs
• Coordinate and conduct data quality improvement activities and qualitative and quantitative assessments (LQA surveys, data triangulation, and Penta3 coverage assessments) to generate evidence on the immunization service and data quality.
• Develop training materials and provide training and orientation on the immunization program, recent directions, and new vaccines for health staff at the zonal, woreda, and HF levels
• Coordinate national and sub-national SIAs (engage in material development, preparatory activity monitoring, documentation of technical reports, and lessons learned).
• Support the advocacy and demand generation activities and coordinate social mobilization activities at the national and subnational levels.
• Ensure regular monitoring (completeness & timelines) of administrative EPI data and provide regular feedback to regional health bureaus
• Conduct periodic supervisions and monitoring using the standard checklist and provide feedback to the RHB, ZHD, districts/sub-districts
• Facilitate EPI review meetings at the national and sub-national levels to evaluate key program success, challenges, and solutions.
• Provide TA for the operationalization and implementation of PIRI activities at National, RHB, ZHD, WrHO, and PHCU to reach all unvaccinated children
• Conduct regular VPD surveillance (AFP, measles, and other VPDs) in collaboration with EPHI and subnational PHEM structures
• Support the operationalization and implementation of vaccination services integration into RI and primary health care services.
• Support the MoH to regularly monitor the progress of vaccination and data analysis and use the evidence for planning
• Frequent travel to hard-to-reach areas (districts and PHCUs as necessary)
• Submit a monthly report to FMOH
• Submit a detailed final report at the end of the assignment.
• Provide monthly progress updates on the project.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in public health, Nursing, Midwifery, or Epidemiology.

Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years of proven work experience on maternal and child health program; out of which 5 years are directly on immunization program, in quantitative and qualitative assessments, and data analysis.

Language:

• Knowledge and skill of the regional working language is advantageous

Accountability

• Both the Civil Service and the MoH – Human Resource Administration (HRA) rules and regulations will be applied to guide the day-to-day activities and performance of the adviser.
• *As new priorities emerge, the MoH may periodically revise this TOR for this position.