Job description

Eagle Health is seeking a Malawi Immunization Advisor (Technical Advisor) to join our team in support of the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

Under this task order, the Contractor will provide support services to contribute to the mission of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The primary objective of the task order is to provide services and deliverables through the performance of a COVID-19 Coordinator to USAID’s Malawi Mission.

The mission of USAID is to accelerate human progress in developing countries by reducing poverty, advancing democracy, building market economies, promoting security, responding to crises, and improving quality of life. Working with governments, institutions, and civil society, the Agency assists individuals to build their own futures by mobilizing the full range of America's public and privacy resources through its expert presence overseas.

Responsibilities:

The Immunization Advisor will support implementation of the COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Strategy for Malawi including developing a USG engagement strategy with the GOM, other Ambassadors, and donors. They will lead the Mission's COVID-19-related support at the national level and in target districts to help with coordination and management as it relates to vaccine coverage and roll-out.

The consultant will provide coordination and oversight of USAID’s investments in the National COVID -19 response in Malawi including: 1) coordinating with United States Government (USG) agencies, implementing partners, host country government and other development partners supporting the response; 2) engaging government leadership, at multiple levels, in coordination and communication around the national COVID-19 response; 3) strengthening public awareness and adherence to prevention measures; and 4) improving the availability of COVID-19 vaccines and other critical commodities for the national COVID-19 response.

The consultant will work with a wide array of USG and multilateral partners; the Presidential Task Force on COVID, Ministry of Health including the Expanded program on Immunization, District Councils and other donor entities, international and non-governmental organizations, and implementing partners.

The Immunization Advisor, will perform the following functions:

• Review work plans of immunization and COVID-19 response mechanisms and give input if modifications are needed to ensure alignment with USAID/Malawi guidance as well as MOH priorities.
• Review regular reports of the mechanisms and provide necessary feedback to ensure efficient delivery of interventions in line with the activity objectives.
• Identify any challenges that need attention from COVID funded activities as well as COVID-19 prevention and treatment programs, including vaccine rollout, and help address them or escalate them to relevant bodies.
• Convene review meetings among implementing partners and other relevant stakeholders to document lessons learned and best practices and share among the various activities.
• Track the progress of the vaccine roll out at national and district level per target and brand of the vaccine and share it with the mission.
• Engage in various national and district TWGs and coordination platforms to provide necessary technical guidance and input to the overall COVID vaccine coverage and roll-out program.
• Assist IPs in documentation of best practices, and in showcasing USAID’s immunization support and success stories for wider communication.
• Provide regular technical updates on the national COVID-19 pandemic and response efforts to the agency (from vaccination point of view) to help the agency follow a sound and robust COVID-19 approach.
• Additional COVID-19 and immunization related assignment as requested by the agency’s COVID-19 TF.
• Under the broader leadership of the USAID Malawi Health Office, the Immunization Advisor will support the Mission's COVID-19-related activities at the national level and in target districts to help with coordination and management as it relates to vaccine coverage and roll-out.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in a relevant field with at least six years of experience relevant to international development, including at least one year of experience at the GS-13 equivalent level.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance for Facility Access

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Public Health: 3 years (Preferred)
• Coordinating Immunizations: 3 years (Preferred)
• International Development: 6 years (Preferred)
• Managing Immunizations: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• French (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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