Routine Immunization Trainer

Overview

Background.

 

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of women, newborns, children, and families through evidence-based, quality-driven, and sustainable health system strengthening interventions. As part of its mandate, Jhpiego supports national and sub-national governments to enhance the capacity of frontline health workers to deliver high-quality, respectful, and standardized child health services. Immunization remains the most cost-effective intervention for reducing morbidity and mortality among children under five. However, gaps persist in provider competencies, adherence to national guidelines, and consistent application of immunization protocols across health facilities. To address these gaps, through the Momentum Country Global Leadership-Integrated Health Project (MCGL-IHP), Jhpiego seeks qualified consultants to lead comprehensive immunization training to build provider capacity and improve the quality of immunization service delivery.

 

Goal

To deliver high-quality, immunization trainings that strengthen the ability of healthcare providers to quality immunization services in line with the national and global standard.

Specific Objectives• Equip participants with updated knowledge on immunization service delivery.• Harmonize understanding and application of national immunization SOPs.• Facilitate hands-on sessions that will include simulations, microplanning, data management and reporting

ScopeTo build/strengthen capacity of Health Care providersfrom MCGL-IHP implementing state (Ebonyi).

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The adhoc shall• Review national Basic Guide for Immunization Service Providers• Align training content with Jhpiego’s immunization standards including integration with other interventions• Develop/adapt training agenda, session guides, presentations, and practical exercises.• Participate in planning meetings with Jhpiego technical teams to finalize methodology, materials, and logistics.• Prepare training supplies and tools needed for drills, group activities, and clinical demonstrations.• Deliver all training modules using adult learning methodologies and participatory approaches.• Facilitate hands-on sessions on:i.  REW Microplanningii. Immunization session planning and monitoringiii. Vaccine Logistics, Supply Chain and Waste Managementiv. Immunization Data Managementv.  Adverse Events Following Immunization• Lead case scenarios, role plays, and practical simulations.• Document and submit a comprehensive training report to include summary of training activities and methodologies, Pre/post-test results and analysis, Skills assessment outcomes, Identified gaps and recommendations and attendance records

Required Qualifications

DELIVERABLES• Finalized/approved agenda, methodology, and training materials.• Delivery of Immunization Training across agreed locations and dates.• Pre-test and post-test datasets with analysis.• Skills assessment results with competency scoring.• Training materials (slides, agendas, case studies) in editable electronic formats.• Final Training Report meeting Jhpiego documentation standards.

Required Qualifications• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, Public Health, or a child health–related field (advanced degree preferred).• Certified Routine Immunization Trainer• Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting immunization trainings and capacity building.• Demonstrated ability to apply adult learning and competency-based training methodologies.• Experience collaborating with government health institutions and development partners.• Strong report-writing, communication, and data interpretation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

 

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