DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The assignment is expected to be completed within a 3-month (90 days) period and all deliverables submitted to WHO and MOH not later than 30th April 2025.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATION

The suitable candidate should meet the following requirements:

Educational qualifications

Essential: Undergraduate degree in medicine or nursing, and Postgraduate degree (at least master’s in Paediatrics or Public Health or Paediatric nursing

Desirable: Certification in any immunisation training

Experience

Essential: A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Health with a focus on Child Health. Experience in development of guidelines, protocol/ standard operating procedures, development of policies, health worker training curriculum in service and preservice.

Desirable: Experience in the development of educational curricula, updating policies and guidelines

Skills and knowledge requirements

Essential: Knowledge of Child Health Policies, Immunisation policies and immunisation programs and strategies

Excellent document drafting and report writing skills, recent academic publication(s), similar technical reports on Child Health

Knowledge of Immunisation or Child Health / Immunisation is an added advantage.

Desirable: Excellent interpersonal relationships with good negotiation skills. Excellent facilitation and team-building skills.

REMUNERATION

The consultancy rate will be dependent on the successful candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. The UN consultants’ rate will apply once the above is determined