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For every child, healthy future

In Madagascar, where access to healthcare can be a challenge in remote areas, the Immunization (EPI) Officer will play a vital role in improving child health outcomes by strengthening the national immunization program. With a focus on expanding vaccination coverage, especially in underserved regions, the officer will support efforts to combat vaccine-preventable diseases and ensure that every child, regardless of their location, receives the vaccines they need for a healthy life. By working closely with local health authorities, UNICEF, and partners, this position will directly contribute to reducing child mortality and promoting long-term health improvements across the country. Join our mission to protect Madagascar's future by safeguarding the health of its children.

How can you make a difference? 

As an Immunization (EPI) Officer, you will play a pivotal role in improving the health and well-being of children and families across the country. By contributing to the effective implementation of Immunization (EPI) programs, you will directly impact vaccination coverage, ensure better health outcomes, and help prevent the spread of preventable diseases. Your efforts will drive change, particularly in vulnerable communities, and contribute to global health goals.

Key Activities:

• Enhance Immunization Coverage: Support and monitor the delivery of life-saving vaccines to underserved populations, ensuring timely, high-quality immunization services.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Provide accurate, up-to-date data and analysis to inform program design, management, and progress tracking.
• Capacity Building: Help strengthen the skills of country office staff and vaccination teams, empowering them to deliver more effective immunization services.
• Field Engagement: Conduct regular field visits to monitor program activities, provide technical support, and ensure vaccination programs are on track.
• Collaboration & Advocacy: Work closely with government counterparts, partners, and communities to promote immunization, improve program outcomes, and share best practices.
• Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to the development and dissemination of training materials and best practices, sharing vital information with donors and the media.

By joining the team, you will be part of a global movement that is making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families around the world. Your expertise and commitment will ensure that no one is left behind in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  Immunization Officer Level 2 TMS.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: 

  University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Social Sciences, Medicine, Health, Public Health, Family Health, Child Development, Nursing, or a field relevant to international development assistance in Immunization and Child Survival & Health Care. 

• Work Experience: 

  Two years of relevant professional work experience in planning, programming, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of health/Immunization program/project activities is required.

  Experience working in the UN and Field work experience are assets.

• Language Requirements: Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of English is an asset

Desirables:

• Field work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnership

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

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