Polio Eradication Leader (P-5) – 24‑Month Fixed Term

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

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