Technical Director, Immunization

Jhpiego; Thaba Chweu Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global health organization in South Africa is seeking a Technical Director – Immunization to lead their immunization portfolio. This role involves strategic leadership, designing robust programs, and advancing partnerships. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in Public Health, over 10 years’ experience in global health, and a proven track record in donor relations and program management. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, aligning with local standards.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in immunization, vaccines, or global health.
• 7+ years in senior technical and leadership roles.
• Proven track record in strategic portfolio growth and donor diversification.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to global immunization agenda.
• Lead the design and delivery of scalable programs.
• Promote adaptive learning systems across global programs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Technical design

Program management

Partnership development

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Public Health, Medicine, Epidemiology

Job description

Overview

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is seeking an accomplished and visionary Technical Director – Immunization to provide strategic and technical leadership for its rapidly growing global immunization portfolio. The Technical Director will shape Jhpiego’s immunization strategy, lead high-level technical design and thought leadership, and drive the growth, diversification, and innovation needed to advance the organization’s leadership in vaccine delivery, health systems strengthening, and equitable access.

This role will build and steward strategic alliances, expand the funding base, and catalyze partnerships that position Jhpiego at the forefront of global and regional immunization efforts. A key expectation is to advance strategic partnerships, innovation ecosystems, and country-led capacity that sustain immunization gains over time.

Responsibilities

• Strategic and Technical Leadership
  • Provide overarching leadership to Jhpiego’s global immunization agenda, guiding both the technical direction and strategic growth of the portfolio.
  • Lead the design and delivery of technically robust, evidence-driven, and scalable programs that strengthen national immunization systems.
  • Translate emerging science, data, and innovation into programmatic strategies that advance immunization coverage, quality, and resilience.
  • Ensure Jhpiego’s immunization efforts align with broader organizational priorities, including primary health care, women’s health, and health security.
  • Serve as a key technical voice in global immunization policy dialogue, positioning Jhpiego as a source of cutting-edge technical excellence.
• Portfolio Growth and Resource Diversification
  • Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive growth strategy to expand Jhpiego’s immunization footprint across regions.
  • Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities, with a focus on diversifying the donor base across bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, corporate, and regional financing mechanisms.
  • Guide proposal development and technical design for new investments, ensuring alignment with global priorities and country needs.
  • Strengthen Jhpiego’s visibility and competitiveness in the global immunization ecosystem through strategic positioning and partnership building.
• Innovation and Systems Strengthening
  • Champion frontier innovations—including data science, digital platforms, and adaptive delivery models—to modernize vaccine delivery and demand creation.
  • Advance integration of immunization into primary health care and broader health system strengthening approaches.
  • Foster cross-sector partnerships that leverage technology, private-sector collaboration, and social innovation to enhance immunization outcomes.
  • Promote adaptive learning systems, knowledge sharing, and evidence translation across Jhpiego’s global programs.
• Partnerships, Representation, and Alliances
  • Forge strategic partnerships with governments, development partners, financing institutions, and regional networks to accelerate immunization progress.
  • Represent Jhpiego at high-level forums, technical consultations, and strategic dialogues to advocate for innovative, country-led solutions.
  • Drive collaboration across Jhpiego’s technical, program, and country teams to ensure coherence and synergy in immunization and related initiatives.
• South-Based Leadership and Capacity Development
  • Nurture emerging leaders in immunization from the Global South through mentorship, collaboration, and capacity development.
  • Build communities of practice and south-south learning platforms that amplify locally led innovation and expertise.
  • Strengthen regional institutions and country ownership in driving immunization sustainability and innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s, PhD, or equivalent) in Public Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in immunization, vaccines, or global health, including at least 7 years in senior technical and leadership roles.
• Proven track record in strategic portfolio growth, donor diversification, and global partnership management.
• Demonstrated excellence in technical leadership, program design, and health systems integration.
• Deep understanding of global immunization policy, financing trends, and innovation ecosystems.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and representation skills in multi-stakeholder environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to bridge technical rigor with strategic vision, fostering innovation and partnership-led growth.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated success in identifying and operationalizing new opportunities.
• Commitment to advancing equity, innovation, and locally led, south-based leadership in global health.
• Experience across diverse geographies, particularly in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Total compensation will be based on the country of hire and Jhpiego’s local compensation plan.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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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