Immunization Investments and New Technologies Consultant, Global Programme Division, Health-Immunization, O/P Geneva, Switzerland, 3 months, remote - Req: 594903

Contract Duration: 3 months

Working arrangement: Remote

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

As funding for health shrinks and country budgets for immunization supply chains are dramatically cut, it is becoming increasingly important to demonstrate the impact that availability of potent vaccines make to overall health and broader economic goals. Linking the evidence of the availability of potent vaccines and an effective cold chain to reducing the zero-dose burden, increasing coverage, improving health outcomes and contributing to the economic outcomes of a country becomes an important lever to ensure that investments are made in the right places of the health system to ensure the greatest impact. There are also a multitude of different technologies with different purposes and utilities that governments can use to strengthen their immunization programmes. Some of these are excessively expensive and are not always justified in all contexts. A decision framework would be helpful to help governments navigate these decisions and decide on the system investments required when investing in new technologies in the supply chain.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToR Immunization Investments Consultant.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education:

Master’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Logistics, Public Health, Supply Chain Management or related field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in immunization supply chain, vaccine logistics, cold chain management, or public health systems strengthening.

• Experience working in the field of immunization, with deep expertise at a global level in immunization supply chain. Preferred background in the development environment with good working knowledge of the UN.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Good working knowledge of WHO PQS for cold chain equipment and associated devices.

• An understanding of VIPS, INFUSE and other innovation portfolios that have been created in the development space.

• Strong knowledge of Vaccine and Cold Chain Management (VCCM) systems.

• Familiarity with Gavi-supported immunization supply chain systems and processes.

• Experience with stock reporting systems and digital data platforms.

• Strong analytical, reporting, and coordination skills.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple assignments within timelines.

Desirables:

• Prior experience supporting Gavi-supported immunization programmes and/or UNICEF-supported health system initiatives.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template): Financial Proposal xxx4795.xlsx
• A detailed technical proposal

Remarks:

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