Polio Programme Lead, Field Operations — KP

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund; Peshawar City Tehsil; On-site; PKR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF in Pakistan seeks a Programme Specialist – Polio Team Lead in Peshawar to provide strategic leadership for polio eradication initiatives, working with government and partners to improve immunization coverage and community engagement.

The role advances vaccine delivery, risk assessment and decision support within the provincial emergency operations framework and requires extensive experience in public health, programme management and leadership.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Health or related field.
• Minimum eight years of professional experience in public health, immunization, or health emergency planning.
• Experience in programme management, leadership, M&E, partnerships, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Programme management and planning for polio and immunization activities.
• Advisory services and technical support to field teams and partners.
• Monitoring, evaluation and delivery of results for polio eradication efforts.
• Advocacy, networking and partnership building with government and partners.

Skills

Public health

Programme management

Leadership

Monitoring & evaluation

Strategic planning

Partnership management

Education

Advanced university degree (social sciences/public health)

Job description

UNICEF in Pakistan seeks a Programme Specialist – Polio Team Lead in Peshawar to provide strategic leadership for polio eradication initiatives, working with government and partners to improve immunization coverage and community engagement.

The role advances vaccine delivery, risk assessment and decision support within the provincial emergency operations framework and requires extensive experience in public health, programme management and leadership.