National Consultant, New Vaccines and Campaign Effectiveness (NPSIA – non-Polio Supplementary Immunization Activities) at Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR)

Description and Objectives

• The Consultant will play a crucial role in supporting Project SPARK by providing technical expertise on the efficient introduction of new vaccines and the effective implementation of non-polio supplementary immunization activities (NPSIA).
• This role will involve supporting the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) in strengthening national-level strategies, facilitating knowledge sharing between states and the national level, and contributing to the successful roll-out of new vaccines and campaigns.

Technical Responsibilities

Project strategy implementation/technical assistance

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the National RI TWG and the NVSTT in the design, implementation, and monitoring of immunization activities;
• Support the development and execution of vaccine introduction plans at the national level and the domestication of these plans for the supported SPARK states;
• Support the NPHCDA in the revision of the strategies by providing inputs and recommendations based on practices and evidence from implementation across SPARK states;
• Provide technical assistance for the development of innovations for vaccine introduction and non-polio campaigns with a focus on improving coverage, effectiveness and impact;
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions and provide regular progress reports to project stakeholders;
• Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories;

Other responsibilities

• Participate in problem-solving and learning sessions to share knowledge, best practices, challenges and progress on program implementation;
• Provide daily updates on implementation activities to the project manager;
• Engage actively with relevant stakeholders to foster good relationships with the organization;
• Support any other tasks as may be required by the central Project management team;

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Medicine, or other related fields;
• 5+ years’ experience working in the development or consulting sector;
• Experience in routine immunization and campaign strategy design and implementation;
• Experience working with national-level stakeholders;
• Experience in leadership roles including management and/or interfacing with high-ranking officials is desirable;
• Experience working with/as part of government systems is advantageous.

Competencies required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in performance management software;
• Effective stakeholder management skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities;
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, Excel);
• Ability to manage people, resources, and processes for strategy implementation and monitoring;
• Capable of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.