UNICEF Immunization Officer Jobs in Zambia

UNICEF Immunization Officer Jobs in Zambia

Talent Groups at UNICEF are exclusive lists of pre-vetted, highly qualified candidates intended to fast-track recruitment processes as positions become available.

After a rigorous selection process, successful candidates will be placed in the Immunization Officer (NO2) Talent Group for UNICEF Lusaka, Zambia for a period of 36 months. While placement in the Talent Group does not guarantee a position, it is an important resource for filling vacancies.

Candidates placed into the Talent Group will be reviewed when a relevant position becomes available at and if found suitable, are offered placements through a direct selection process.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

The UNICEF Programme of Cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) is designed to address and mitigate the threat of poverty the country's children face, while responding to the needs with interventions addressing the multiple causative factors.

How can you make a difference?

The Immunization Officer reports to the Immunization Specialist for close guidance and supervision.

The incumbent will accountable for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration of Immunization (EPI) programme/project activities, including data analysis, programme support, delivery, progress reporting, and commitment for expansion of immunization coverage, as well as enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals, objectives and strategy.

Key Accountabilities

Accurate, complete and up-to-date programme/project management information is available for effective budget preparation, programme/project design, implementation, management and evaluation.

Project

efficiency, effectiveness and vaccination coverage are enhanced through effective implementation follow-on.

Progress reports and project work plans are timely prepared, and effective technical support is provided in the drafting of donor, annual and other reports/project documentation related to EPI.

Appropriateness and completeness of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established allotments are ensured.

Capacity building activities in the development, implementation and management of the Immunization Programme.

Knowledge sharing with donors and media

Effective communication, networking and collaboration with internal and external partners.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Social Sciences, Medicine, Health, Public Health, Family Health, Child Development, Nursing, or a field relevant to international development assistance in Immunization and Child Survival & Health Care.

Experience:

Two years of relevant professional work experience. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization (for IP).

Field work experience (for NO).

Experience in knowledge management.

Training and experience in social welfare, or Immunization/health care.

Background/familiarity with Emergency.

Language:

Fluency in English is required and Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF Immunization Officer Jobs in Zambia

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