Democratic Republic of the Congo: Intersectional Vaccination Focal Point in DRC

Main Purpose

• To facilitate the definition of the objectives and develop the operational strategy for routine vaccination in the country.
• Responsible for the implementation of MSF global vaccination strategy within the country, supporting all sections, in collaboration with Coordination teams, HQ (Ops and med depts) and with the input of external stakeholders such as government, MOH/EPI, WHO and other relevant vaccination partners.

Responsibilities·

• Reviewing and analyzing national EPI policies and performance data, MSF vaccination activity reports and evaluations and other relevant data sources in order to identify areas for improvement;
• Developing the country vaccination strategy and planning. Liaising with MedCos and country coordination team, government (MOH/EPI, etc) and HQ Vacci referents/VWG/CAME focal point and other relevant vaccination partners;
• Coordinating the implementation of MSF’s vaccination strategy in the country, involving MSF teams, national vaccination authorities and external actors;
• Developing proposals including budget implications for submission to respective operations departments;Ensuring information- and result-sharing among all MSF sections, MSF’s partners and vaccination stakeholders in the country. Organizing in-country workshops and conferences;
• Facilitating advocacy actions through developing strong relationships with key partners within MSF (country and HQ), with national vaccination authorities and external actors;
• Reporting on MSF’s country vaccination strategy and implementation efforts;
• Representing MSF at high level discussions with national and international organizations on vaccination issues in the country;
• Promotion and dissemination of vaccination program experiences and Best practices both within MSF and externally, when required.

Requirements

Education

Medical or paramedical background

Public health background and experience required

Experience

Experience working with vaccination programmes

MSF field experience is an added value

Experience in programme design and management

Languages Fluency in French and English

Competences

Demonstrated ability to coordinate diverse groups of stakeholders

Excellent writing and communication/negotiation skills at influencing level

Excellent research/analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent inter-personal skills

CONDITIONS

• One year fixed-term field contract
• Salary according to MSF-OCB Field salary scale. Transport, accommodation, vaccination are taken in charge by MSF. Per diem + medical insurance
• Starting date: as soon as possible

CV and motivation letter to send before the 30th of September 2015 to Géraldine Taeymans.

E-mail : medical.fieldrecruitment@brussels.msf.org