Consultant - Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Group

The consultant will support the operationalization of the transformed Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Group (RITAG), establish technical area subgroups, and strengthen National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) functionality across the Western Pacific Region. The role involves coordination, technical document drafting, situational analysis, and capacity building to enhance immunization advisory mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Member States for the establishment and operationalization of the transformed RITAG, including technical area subgroups in the Region.
• Write draft technical documents for transforming RITAG and technical area subgroups.
• Review and analyze nominations and expressions of interest for RITAG Chair, Vice Chair, and technical area subgroup experts.
• Draft annual work plans and meeting frameworks for RITAG and subgroups.
• Establish coordination and reporting mechanisms between RITAG and technical area subgroups.
• Organize quarterly meetings and consultations for RITAG and technical area subgroups.
• Establish peer-learning and networking mechanisms and related activities.
• Conduct situational analysis of NITAG functionality/maturity in the region using NMAT in priority countries.
• Identify gaps and develop a regional NITAG strengthening roadmap.
• Facilitate NITAG and secretariat governance, evidence review processes, and recommendation development through regular meetings.
• Facilitate capacity-building activities and virtual learning sessions for NITAG and its secretariat.

Requirements

• University degree in medicine, public health or other related life-science field/programmes.
• Post-graduate studies or master’s degree in public health is desirable.
• Minimum of at least five (5) years in an immunization programme at international level.
• Experience managing advisory mechanisms such as NITAG in countries or similar advisory bodies or professional networks is desirable.
• Must have strong, proven skills managing advisory mechanisms or networks.
• Professional knowledge in NITAG or TAG is desirable.
• Proficient in written and spoken English (read-write-speak).

Skills

• Immunization Programme Management
• Advisory Mechanism Management
• NITAG Functionality
• Technical Document Development
• Situation Analysis
• Capacity Building
• Public Health Expertise
• Network Management

Languages

English