Education: Bachelor’s degree in medicine or public health or any other related field (master's an Advantage)

Work Experience: 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in immunization programmes, preferably at national and/or sub-national level.

Demonstrated experience in routine immunization programme planning, implementation, monitoring and performance improvement.

Experience supporting micro-planning, supportive supervision and/or immunization campaigns

Skills: Good knowledge of routine immunization programme implementation, monitoring and performance management, including approaches to improve coverage and reach zero-dose and under-immunized children.

Knowledge and practical experience in sub-national coordination, supportive supervision, micro-planning, monitoring and follow-up of programme actions.

Experience in supporting outbreak preparedness and response for vaccine-preventable diseases and/or supplementary immunization activities and vaccination campaigns.

Familiarity with EVM and broader immunization programme quality improvement processes would be an advantage.

Familiarity with the Lao PDR health system and immunization programme context.

Ability to provide mentoring, facilitate training/orientation sessions and build capacity of national and sub-national health teams.

Language Requirements: Proficiency in English and Lao languages is required

Desirables: Previous experience working with the Ministry of Health, National Immunization Programme, UNICEF, WHO, Gavi or other development partners in immunization or public health programmes.

Experience working in Lao PDR or in a similar country context.

Experience in supporting zero-dose and equity-focused immunization initiatives, EIR strengthening, campaign monitoring or outbreak response would be an advantage