VillageReach transforms health care delivery to reach everyone, so that each person has the health care needed to thrive. We develop solutions that improve equity and access to primary health care. This includes making sure products are available when and where they are needed and primary health care services are delivered to the most under-reached. Radical collaboration with governments, the private sector and other partners strengthen our ability to scale and sustain these solutions. Our work increases access to quality health care for more than 70 million people in Africa. VillageReach in incorporated in Washington State and has offices in Seattle (USA), Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, and Mozambique.
VillageReach is searching for a qualified and energetic individual to fill the position of Immunization Manager based in Maputo, with a deep understanding of immunization strategies, health systems, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness. This position will serve as an Immunization Specialist to provide programmatic support to the strategic planning, contributing to the development and implementation of comprehensive immunization strategies aligned with national health policies and VillageReach objectives.
A successful candidate for the position of Immunization Manager at VillageReach will possess a strong background in immunization programs, demonstrate strategic thinking in program development, exhibit leadership and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders, have experience in capacity building and data analysis, communicate effectively for community engagement, adapt to dynamic settings, champion innovative approaches, advocate for immunization support, hold an advanced degree in Public Health or related field, and ideally, possess international experience in global health contexts. Additionally, will support engaging in the broader Ministry of Health dialogue for immunization related interventions, and governance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
Implementation of Electronic Child Registry
Coordination, stakeholder engagement and business development
Technical assistance
Monitoring & Evaluation
The following competencies reflect what is expected of all VillageReach employees; including examples of how one might demonstrate each of these competencies in one’s role.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position has no supervisory responsibilities but will work with MISAU staff to provide technical assistance and transfer knowledge and skills and develop the ability to improve quality of services based on VillageReach scope of work.
VillageReach has no private offices, employees work in a shared, open environment with task and conference rooms accessible to employees for privacy and meetings. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Due to the time zone differences between our USA office and our Country Offices and location of other global staff, we have established core collaboration hours between 6am Pacific Time and 18:00 South Africa Time (GMT+1) Monday through Thursday. All staff, regardless of location are expected to be available between these hours. During Daylight Savings Time, this allows for 12 hours per week (3 hours/day) of collaboration time and during Standard Time, 8 hours (2 hours/day). We do not hold cross-office meetings on Friday.
VillageReach is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. We believe that diverse, equitably weighted perspectives foster an organizational capacity to create novel solutions that improve health in the most under-reached and hard-to-reach areas. To align our values, innovations and impact, VillageReach is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse global workforce.
This is an immediate hire and therefore resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until [2 weeks]. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to our online portal: http://www.villagereach.org/join-us/. In your cover letter, please address (1) Why you are interested in this position, (2) What is one reason you think you’d be a good fit for this position and, (3) what is one strength you would bring to this position?
The hiring process will include the following steps:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, but candidates who proceed to step 2 will be notified if they are not chosen for step 3.
VillageReach is committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom it engages. We expect everyone working with us to share this commitment through our code of conduct.All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which may include criminal records. VillageReach participates in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and, in line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Compensation & Benefits:
VillageReach has an established compensation structure that is based on the relevant market and internally transparent. The range for this position is $56,300 to $68,700. We hire people into the established range based on one’s experience and education and considering internal equity. We do not inquire about salary history. Please refer to our compensation overview on our website for more information and for more information on employee benefits.