Immunization Specialist Consultant

Jhpiego Inc.; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

Jhpiego Inc. is seeking an Immunization Specialist for the RISE project in South Africa. This consultancy role involves improving the national immunization program through technical assistance and quality assurance at vaccination sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public health and extensive experience in immunization programs.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the immunization program.
• Proven experience providing technical support to the NDOH.
• Deep understanding of the South African EPI program.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a plan for Ideal Vaccination Sites.
• Conduct facility assessments and develop quality improvement plans.
• Draft and disseminate a report with recommendations and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making skills

Communication

Education

Bachelors’ university degree with postgraduate degree in Public Health

Job description

Overview

The Reaching Impact, Saturation, and Epidemic Control (RISE) project is a multi-year global project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) working with countries to achieve a shared vision of attaining and maintaining epidemic control, with stronger local partners capable of managing and achieving results through sustainable, self-reliant, and resilient health systems. RISE will support the National Department of Health (NDoH) in improving the quality of the national immunization program and service delivery. Furthermore, RISE will provide technical assistance to health service delivery sites to deploy safe and effective medical countermeasures that promote disease containment and the saving of lives during outbreaks. To implement these activities, RISE is engaging an Immunization Specialist to work with its partners in South Africa. This role is a donor funded position and is available on a consultancy basis from June to September 2025.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a plan to support the modelling of identified facilities into Ideal Vaccination Sites
• Develop/update facility quality assurance standards (QAS) including checklist for vaccination sites.
• Conduct facility assessments and develop quality improvement (QI) plans at identified vaccination sites using the QAS checklist
• Provide technical assistance to implement QI plans adhering to NDoH and international guidelines for high-quality immunization services
• Map safety signal surveillance and detection systems in line with national pharmacovigilance standards
• Facilitate the use of the safety signal system at high-burden facilities during outbreaks
• Draft and disseminate a report outlining recommendations, lessons learned, and best practices for potential scale-up

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors’ university degree with postgraduate degree in Public Health
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant experience in the immunization program
• Proven experience providing technical support to the NDOH and other relevant stakeholders.
• A deep understanding of the South African EPI program including vaccine safety.
• Experience collaborating and communicating with national and provincial stakeholders in the immunization industry.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel nationally (50% travel)

Deliverables

• Facility QAS including a checklist approved by NDOH
• Monthly facility quality improvement (QI) plans and reports
• Safety signal surveillance and detection systems
• Final report outlining recommendations, lessons learned, and best practices

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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