JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: UNICEF
Position Title: National Measles 5-Dose Switch Consultant
Job Number: 590677
Employment Type: National Consultant (180 days)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Eligibility: Ethiopian Nationals Only
Category: Health
Application Deadline: February 08, 2026
ABOUT UNICEF
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them reach their full potential. In Ethiopia, UNICEF supports more than 15 million children through programs in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Child Protection, and Social Policy, including in humanitarian and fragile contexts.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
With support from GAVI and Alliance partners, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health is transitioning from the 10-dose measles vial to the 5-dose measles vial (M5D). This consultant role will provide technical leadership, coordination, monitoring, and risk mitigation to ensure a smooth, safe, and effective national switch while improving measles vaccination coverage and reducing missed opportunities.
SCOPE OF WORK
A. Strategic Planning & Coordination
- Support national and sub-national M5D planning and coordination through TWGs and task forces
- Facilitate micro-planning at regional, woreda, and health facility levels
- Align M5D switch with routine immunization and accelerated catch-up plans
B. Training & Capacity Building
- Support cascade trainings on M5D eligibility, scheduling, documentation, and delivery
- Provide on-the-job technical assistance on open vial policy and wastage reduction
C. Service Delivery Support
- Promote daily measles vaccination across all eligible facilities
- Strengthen integration with child health and nutrition services
- Support outreach, mobile services, and PIRI strategies
D. Cold Chain & Logistics
- Ensure cold chain readiness and storage capacity
- Monitor vaccine distribution, stock management, and wastage tracking
- Ensure safe waste management and disposal
E. Monitoring & Evaluation
- Support integration of M5D indicators into DHIS2
- Facilitate routine performance reviews and supportive supervision
- Document lessons learned and best practices
F. Demand Generation & Communication
- Strengthen interpersonal communication skills of health workers
- Support community mobilization through VHLs, WDA, religious leaders, and media
G. AEFI Surveillance & Safety
- Strengthen AEFI detection, reporting, and investigation
- Mitigate risks related to vial handling, diluent use, and vaccine safety
H. Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare monthly technical and progress reports
- Contribute to donor updates and the final M5D switch report
DELIVERABLES & TIMELINE (SUMMARY)
- M5D readiness & progress reports
- Training status and coverage reports
- Stock, wastage, and cold chain reports
- AEFI and safety performance reports
- Final comprehensive M5D switch implementation report
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Systems, or related field
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in immunization and health systems
- Skills: Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Language: Fluency in English required
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience at national, sub-national, and health facility levels
- Experience in new vaccine introduction and SIAs
- Strong coordination and communication skills
- Experience in humanitarian or fragile settings
UNICEF CORE COMPETENCIES
- Builds and maintains partnerships
- Demonstrates ethical and self-awareness
- Drives results for impact
- Innovates and embraces change
- Manages ambiguity and complexity
- Thinks and acts strategically
- Works collaboratively
HOW TO APPLY
To Apply for this vacancy below. Please make sure that you have read the requirements section very well before you apply.
Important Note:
Applications submitted without a consultancy fee rate will not be considered.
UNICEF encourages applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities.
UNICEF does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment.
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