Chief of Polio, P-5, Fixed-Term Position — 24 months

OpenDoorHub; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 22,222,000 - 27,778,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF in Islamabad seeks a Chief of Polio, P-5, for a 24-month fixed-term appointment based in Islamabad, Pakistan. You will lead the national polio eradication program, coordinating technical, political, and operational efforts to interrupt transmission in one of the last reservoirs of wild poliovirus.

The role requires managing large-scale programs with global impact, navigating complex environments, and delivering results through cross-border collaboration with Afghanistan and health-system

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale public health programs, especially those with a global impact, and a deep understanding of the technical, political, social, and operational factors that shape polio eradication efforts are crucial.

Responsibilities

• The Chief of Polio, P-5, will lead the polio eradication program in Pakistan and oversee cross-border epidemiology and system-wide coordination.
• Spearhead management of a high-profile international public health initiative with global reach and impact.
• Navigate a highly complex environment with security, programmatic, and health-system constraints to deliver results.

Job description

Chief of Polio, P-5, Fixed-Term Position - 24 months

The UNICEF Chief of Polio, P-5, is a fixed-term position based in Islamabad, Pakistan, for 24 months. This critical role contributes to the global effort to eradicate polio, focusing on interrupting transmission in one of the last reservoirs of wild poliovirus.

UNICEF is seeking a Chief of Polio, P-5, for a fixed-term appointment of 24 months in Islamabad, Pakistan. As part of the global effort to eradicate polio, this position plays a pivotal role in navigating the complexities of polio eradication in Pakistan. With over 190 countries and territories in its reach, UNICEF aims to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential.

Overview

The Chief of Polio, P-5, will be at the forefront of the polio eradication program in Pakistan, a country critical to the global effort due to its status as one of the last reservoirs of wild poliovirus transmission.

• Polio eradication efforts in Pakistan face challenges such as missed children, population movement, insecurity, and low essential immunization coverage.
• The position requires navigating a highly complex environment, including cross-border epidemiology with Afghanistan and systemic health system constraints.
• The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the technical, political, social, and operational factors that shape polio eradication efforts.
• Experience in managing large-scale public health programs, especially those with a global impact, is crucial.

The Chief of Polio, P-5, position is open to candidates who meet UNICEF's requirements for a fixed-term appointment.

• Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
• Duration: 24 months
• Attractive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Being part of a diverse and passionate culture

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the Chief of Polio, P-5, position?

The Chief of Polio, P-5, position is a fixed-term appointment for 24 months.

Where is the Chief of Polio, P-5, position based?

The position is based in Islamabad, Pakistan.

What are the key challenges facing the Chief of Polio, P-5, in Pakistan?

The key challenges include missed children, population movement, insecurity, low essential immunization coverage, and navigating a highly complex environment with cross-border epidemiology and systemic health system constraints.

What kind of experience is required for the Chief of Polio, P-5, position?

Experience in managing large-scale public health programs, especially those with a global impact, and a deep understanding of the technical, political, social, and operational factors that shape polio eradication efforts are crucial.

What benefits does UNICEF offer to its employees?

UNICEF offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, opportunities for professional and personal development, and the chance to be part of a diverse and passionate culture.