International Consultant - Support Kenya’s Vaccine Portfolio Optimization and Prioritizat…
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WHO is hiring an International Consultant in Nairobi to support Kenya’s vaccine portfolio optimization and prioritization (VPOP) and the Gavi 6.0 application. The role involves situational analysis, literature and financing reviews, stakeholder consultations, KENITAG technical briefs, and preparation of draft and final reports and Gavi submission packages. Candidates need an advanced degree and at least seven years of relevant immunization or public health experience.
- International consultancy with WHO based in Nairobi, Kenya
- Focus on vaccine portfolio optimization, prioritization, and Gavi 6.0 application
- Requires Master’s degree or above in public health or related field
- At least 7 years of relevant immunization or health policy experience
- Deliverables include analysis reports, technical briefs, and Gavi submission package
- Strong analytical, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills required
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- Inception Report
- Detailed methodology, workplan, timeline, stakeholder mapping, and implementation approach
- Situational Analysis Report
- Assessment of Kenya's current vaccine portfolio and immunization programme
- Literature Review Report
- Review of evidence on vaccine prioritization and optimization options
- Budget and Financing Analysis Report
- Analysis of Kenya's estimated US$60 million vaccine budget, including guaranteed and discretionary allocations, financing scenarios, and prioritization options
- Stakeholder Consultation Report
- Summary of stakeholder engagements and key recommendations
- KENITAG Technical Briefs
- Evidence summaries and presentations prepared for KENITAG deliberations
- Draft VPOP Report
- Draft analysis and recommendations for vaccine portfolio optimization
- Final VPOP Report
- Final report incorporating stakeholder and KENITAG inputs
- Gavi Submission Package
- Technical documentation and supporting materials required for submission to Gavi
- Final Consultancy Report
- Summary of work undertaken, findings, recommendations, and lessons learned
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- Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
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- Educational Qualifications
- Essential:
- - Advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Medicine, Health Economics, Health Policy, Pharmacy, Statistics, or other relevant field.
- Essential:
- - At least seven (7) years of relevant
Experience
in immunization programmes, vaccine policy, public health planning, health economics, or related fields. - Demonstrated
in vaccine introduction, immunization programme evaluations, or immunization policy development. -
supporting National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) or equivalent advisory bodies. - Proven
conducting evidence reviews, programme assessments, and policy analyses. - Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
Desirable:
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working with Gavi-supported countries. - Familiarity with Gavi 6.0 strategy and vaccine financing mechanisms. - Knowledge of Kenya's health system and immunization programme. -
facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations and consensus-building processes
Skills/Knowledge
Technical Knowledge- Strong knowledge of immunization programmes, vaccine policy, vaccine introduction processes, and vaccine-preventable diseases. - Understanding of Vaccine Portfolio Optimization and Prioritization (VPOP), health priority-setting frameworks, multi-criteria decision analysis, and evidence-based decision-making. - Knowledge of health economics, immunization financing, Gavi policies and funding mechanisms, and nationalvaccine investment planning processes. Technical Skills- Ability to analyze and synthesize epidemiological, economic, programmatic, and policy evidence to inform vaccine investment decisions. - Proven
facilitating stakeholder consultations, workshops, and consensus-building processes. - Strong analytical, report-writing, presentation, and project management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Communication and Interpersonal Skills- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences. - Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and consensus-building skills. - Ability to work effectively with government officials, development partners, technical experts, and other stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment.
Languages and level required
Essential
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English:
Expert level with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
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Summary by Impactpool
The International Consultant will support Kenya's Vaccine Portfolio Optimization and Prioritization and Gavi 6.0 Application. This role involves providing technical leadership and operational support to the Ministry of Health in planning, implementing, and analyzing the Vaccine Portfolio Optimization and Prioritization (VPOP) exercise. The consultant will ensure that immunization investments are evidence-based and aligned with public health priorities. Key deliverables include various reports and documentation to inform strategic vaccine investment decisions.
Candidate
Advanced degree in Public Health or related field
At least 7 years of