Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Jhpiego
Job overview
The Senior Technical Advisor role at Jhpiego focuses on providing technical leadership and strategic direction to improve global health security and immunization programs in Liberia through CDC-funded projects.
Responsibilities and impact
The advisor will network with organizations and government bodies, support research design, stay updated on global health issues, ensure quality and integration of data in immunization activities, coordinate project activities with stakeholders, provide technical oversight, and support monitoring and evaluation efforts.
Experience and skills
A graduate degree in public health, medicine, social sciences, or a related health field is required; experience with global health security and immunization programs is implied but not explicitly stated.
Company information
Jhpiego is a global health organization working with governments and partners to improve health systems and outcomes, particularly in infectious disease prevention and immunization.
Team overview
The role involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders including NPHIL, MOH, CDC, UNICEF, WHO, and other partners in Liberia.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Liberia, working closely with local health institutions and international partners.
Unique job features
The job involves working on CDC-funded projects focused on epidemic prevention, detection, and response, including malaria vaccine rollout and strengthening immunization services.
Company overview
Jhpiego is a global non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, focused on improving healthcare for women and families in developing countries. They make money through grants, donations, and partnerships with governments and other organizations. Founded in 1974, Jhpiego has a rich history of pioneering innovations in maternal and reproductive health, including the development of low-cost medical devices and training programs for healthcare workers. Their mission is to ensure high-quality healthcare is accessible to the world's most vulnerable populations.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in public health program implementation, particularly in emergency preparedness, immunization, and outbreak response, aligning with Jhpiego’s focus on global health security in Liberia.
Highlight your skills in networking and collaboration with government agencies, international partners like CDC, WHO, and UNICEF, and technical working groups, showcasing your ability to lead and coordinate multisectoral efforts.
Showcase your expertise in designing and supporting research, monitoring and evaluation, and integrating key health indicators into program assessments to demonstrate your strategic and technical oversight capabilities.
Apply through multiple channels including Jhpiego’s official career page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and ensure it reaches the right hiring teams.
Connect with current Jhpiego employees working in global health security or immunization programs on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent Jhpiego projects in Liberia or asking about their experiences working on CDC-funded initiatives to break the ice.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'public health emergency preparedness,' 'immunization,' 'technical assistance,' 'monitoring and evaluation,' and 'multisectoral approach' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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