Program Officer - Vaccine Implementation at PATH

Job Description

• PAI is currently recruiting for a Program Officer to support vaccine implementation and system strengthening programs in Ghana.  
• The person in this position will provide technical assistance to PATH colleagues, the Ministry of Health, and other stakeholders to advance a portfolio of vaccine introduction-related projects including malaria, COVID-19, typhoid, and human papilloma virus and efforts at revamping and sustaining Routine Immunization (RI).

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the project team and partners to ensure the successful implementation of project activities, including creating work plans, budgeting, and reporting.
• Work closely with the relevant stakeholders, including MOH, universities, NGOs, civil society, private sector partners, etc.
• Provide regular reports and updates as directed by supervising Senior Program Officer and other staff to key stakeholders on PAI projects.
• Facilitate trainings and organize key events and meetings.
• Provide technical support for project activities, monitoring, reporting, evaluation, and documentation in a timely manner.
• Development of relevant M&E tools and systems such as ODK for data collection and Project Management Plans (PMP)
• Support the provision of Technical Assistance in Digital Health especially on GIS, Digital Mapping and Digital Microplanning, Power BI etc
• Skillful in the triangulation of data sets to facilitate decision making
• Assist with other programmatic and administrative duties as required for successful implementation of PAI program activities.
• Travel in country as needed for completion of activities.
   

Required Experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Health/ Epidemiology/ Social Sciences/ or related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience in vaccines and immunization with demonstrated skills in vaccine implementation.
• Prior training on Immunization Middle Level Management (MLM) is a plus.
• Experience in projects that involve liaising with government institutions, GAVI, WHO, UNICEF, other stakeholders, and NGOs.
• Proven ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively with senior staff, colleagues, donors, partner organizations, stakeholders, local institutions, and others at all levels.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and an emphasis on quality.
• Demonstrated in experience Immunization capacity building, supervision, and mentorship
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• Excellent digital health and data management skills
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination.
• Demonstrable problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in application of Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Proven success drafting, proofreading, and editing documents.
• Extremely detail-oriented, with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.