Jhpiego Is Hiring HPV Vaccination Specialist

Jhpiego Is Hiring HPV Vaccination Specialist, Jhpiego is the global lead for the multi-country, Gavi-funded SHARP project (covering Nigeria, Tanzania, and Côte d’Ivoire) and is seeking a dedicated HPV Vaccination Specialist to support the implementation of an integrated HPV vaccination package in Lagos State, Nigeria.

The specialist will work collaboratively with the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (SPHCDA), education and community stakeholders, and healthcare providers to ensure the successful implementation of the intervention.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with the SPHCDA, Ministry of Education, and local community leaders to drive awareness and advocacy for HPV vaccination.
Support ongoing coordination with stakeholders identified during preparatory and consultative phases.

Supportive Supervision and Mentorship

Conduct regular supportive supervision and on-the-job mentorship for facility staff and school heads to ensure adherence to intervention standards.
Monitor and guide data collectors and their supervisors during baseline and endline assessments.

Baseline and Endline Implementation

Supervise qualitative and quantitative data collection and ensure data quality and accuracy.
Assist in analyzing baseline and endline data to provide actionable insights.

Human-Centered Design (HCD) Workshop

Co-facilitate HCD co-creation workshops with youth and other stakeholders, incorporating insights from consultative meetings.
Lead the co-design of the integrated HPV vaccination and adolescent health package.

Monitoring Intervention Roll-Out

Oversee the roll-out of integrated HPV vaccination services in health facilities, schools, and communities.
Ensure implementation fidelity, track progress, and address barriers to successful implementation.

Documentation, Reporting, and Capacity Building

Compile insights from supervision, field activities, and HCD workshops into comprehensive reports.
Contribute to the finalization of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for HPV service delivery.
Organize and deliver targeted training for health workers on the HPV vaccination package and integrated service delivery.

Data and Knowledge Management

Ensure seamless data flow and monitoring systems at site and above-site levels.
Document best practices, lessons learned, and key findings to inform scale-up.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 2–5 years of experience in program support.
Strong experience in public health implementation, particularly vaccination programs.
Proven ability to work across multiple sectors (health, education, and community).
Skills in stakeholder engagement, supervision, mentorship, and data quality management.
Familiarity with the Lagos State healthcare system and adolescent health programming.
Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Benefits & Application Process

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

How to Apply:

To submit your application, visit: www.jhpiego.org/careers Applicants must submit a single document that includes:

Cover Letter
Resume
References

For more information about Jhpiego, visit: www.jhpiego.org Note: The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Jhpiego Is Hiring HPV Vaccination Specialist