National consultant-Technical support to the Ministry of Health in planning, implementing and monitoring immunization activities in Syria

Syria

Medicine/Nursing

Not Specified

Output 1: Technical assessment conducted and recommendations provided for strengthening Immunization operational planning and coordination at national and subnational levels.
Deliverable 1.1. Draft an implementation workplan in consultation with WHO and Ministry of Health counterparts, specifying priority activities, timelines, responsibilities, resource requirements and monitoring indicators.
Deliverable 1.2. Conduct a technical review of routine immunization, outreach and campaign microplans in agreed priority areas, and provide recommendations to improve access for zero-dose and under-vaccinated children, displaced populations and other underserved communities.
Deliverable 1.3. Develop and update a consolidated implementation and resource-monitoring tracker for the agreed consultancy period, capturing progress against agreed workplans and budgets, key coordination decisions, implementation constraints, and required follow-up actions.
Output 2: Technical recommendations and tools developed to improve immunization service delivery and workforce capacity.
Deliverable 2.1. Conduct supportive supervision visits to agreed priority locations and submit comprehensive visits’ reports documenting service-delivery gaps, vaccine and injection-supply availability, cold-chain practices, agreed corrective actions and follow-up responsibilities.
Deliverable 2.2. Provide technical inputs to training and capacity-building activities through preparation or adaptation of technical materials and practical sessions on immunization planning, service delivery, supervision, vaccine management and monitoring. Develop and submit training report which documents participation, learning needs and recommended follow-up.
Deliverable 2.3. Prepare technical recommendations for the introduction and monitoring of new vaccines and other agreed programme improvements, including readiness assessments, operational guidance and updates to relevant tools and training materials.

Output 3: Technical analysis and inputs provided to strengthen immunization monitoring, reporting and emergency preparedness.
Deliverable 3.1. Conduct periodic analyses of vaccination coverage, dropout, missed children and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance data prepared, identifying priority gaps and recommending practical adjustments to programme implementation.
Deliverable 3.2. Review and update immunization emergency preparedness and contingency plans with Ministry of Health counterparts, covering priority populations, service-delivery arrangements, vaccine and supply requirements, coordination and monitoring. Where a response is activated during the assignment, technical support and implementation findings will be documented.
Deliverable 3.3. Develop progress reports and provide inputs to donor reports, funding proposals and communication materials prepared as agreed with the supervisor, documenting achievements, resource utilization, challenges and outstanding needs.
Deliverable 3.4. Submit a final consultancy report and handover package , summarizing completed outputs, outstanding actions and recommendations for continued programme support.
The geographical scope, number of field visits and training activities, and submission schedule for each deliverable will be agreed in the initial workplan.

-Experience required
•A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in immunization and vaccine programs.
•Experience providing technical support to government counterparts and public health partners in resource-limited settings.
•Experience working with intergovernmental agencies, the United Nations system or WHO, and familiarity with national partnerships and coordination networks.
•Experience implementing immunization and surveillance activities in both routine and emergency settings, and contributing to research proposals and data analysis, would be an advantage.
- Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:
•Very good knowledge of the health system in Syria.
•Strong skills in immunization planning, microplanning, implementation, supportive supervision, monitoring and evaluation.
•Ability to develop and monitor workplans and budgets and prepare clear technical and progress reports.
•Ability to analyze immunization and surveillance data and translate findings into practical program recommendations.
•Ability to coordinate with national and international partners and support capacity building in resource-limited settings.
•Strong communication, teamwork and facilitation skills, with respect for cultural and individual differences.
•Knowledge of WHO immunization and surveillance policies and guidelines would be an advantage.
•Proficiency in computers and office software packages.


- Language requirements:
Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic is required.

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Nov 05, 2026

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