Consultant, M&R Country Platform, M&R Immunization System Improvement and SIA Support in the Philippines
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About the Role
IFRC seeks an international consultant to provide technical assistance for measles/rubella vaccination campaigns in the Philippines. The role involves supporting the Department of Health with planning, monitoring, and capacity building for immunization programs.
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Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for MR SIA 2026 and outbreak response related to Measles and other VPDs
- Develop and update guidelines for strengthening SIA monitoring systems
- Provide structured guidance to SIA management committees at regional and LGU levels
- Support monitoring of routine immunization and develop field reports analyzing trends
- Work with Epidemiology Bureau to review surveillance indicators and identify gaps
- Conduct field monitoring visits and support immunization program reviews
- Provide technical assistance for national and regional trainings
- Prepare weekly summary updates and final campaign reports
Requirements
- University degree in allied health related field
- Master of Public Health preferred
- Proven experience working in diverse, low resource settings
- Proven experience conducting technical support to international public health programs
- Experience working with international, national, and local partners
- Strong knowledge with at least 5 years of experience in immunization programs, especially planning, implementation, evaluation, and VPD surveillance
- Ability to lead and supervise project staff at country level
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills
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Organizational Context
- IFRC is the world’s largest humanitarian organization with 191 member National Societies.
- The M&R Country Platform supports countries to implement the Measles and Rubella Strategic Framework 2021 2030.
- The Philippines has low routine immunization coverage (~70%) and significant measles outbreaks.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for MR SIA 2026 and outbreak response.
- Develop and update guidelines for SIA monitoring systems.
- Provide structured guidance to SIA management committees.
- Support routine vaccination monitoring and field reports.
- Work with Epidemiology Bureau to review surveillance indicators.
- Develop infodemic management plan for AEFI.
- Conduct field monitoring visits and support immunization program reviews.
- Provide technical assistance for national and regional trainings.
- Support NITAG with evidence briefs and background documents.
- Coordinate with Red Cross/Red Crescent National Society.
- Prepare weekly summary updates and final campaign reports.
Education and Experience
- Required: University degree in allied health related field.
- Preferred: Master of Public Health.
- Required: Proven experience in low resource settings and international public health programs.
- Required: Experience working with international, national, and local partners.
- Required: At least 5 years of experience in immunization programs and VPD surveillance.
Knowledge, Skills and Languages
- Strong knowledge of immunization programs and VPD surveillance.
- Ability to lead and supervise project staff.
- Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
- Required: Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
Outputs
- Output 1: Weekly MR SIA monitoring package for assigned CHDs.
- Output 2: Monthly VPD surveillance performance report.
- Output 3: Monthly routine immunization performance report.
- Output 4: Weekly reports to IFRC on progress.
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