Position Title
Immunization Coordinator
Reports administratively to :
Program Director
Reports functionally to :
CMU Director
Number of positions :
One (1)
Duty station
Mogadishu with Frequent Travel to the Field
Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 28 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 55 countries, our 8,990 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.
Action Against Hunger is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Haiti.
Background of the position:
Somalia continues to face significant challenges in achieving equitable immunization coverage, particularly among populations in hard-to-reach, conflict-affected, and mobile communities. These challenges include weak health systems, population displacement, insecurity, and limited access to routine immunization services.
The Gates-funded immunization programme aims to increase vaccination coverage and reduce morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases by strengthening routine immunization, supporting outreach services, and enhancing surveillance systems in underserved areas.
Purpose
:
The Immunization Coordinator will lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of immunization activities, ensuring high-quality, equitable service delivery in hard-to-reach areas. The role will focus on strengthening routine immunization, supporting supplementary immunization activities (SIAs), and ensuring integration with broader health services.
Engagement
:
Build effective collaboration with the Ministry of Health, partners, health facilities, communities, and internal teams to ensure coordinated and integrated immunization services.
Delivery:
Lead effective implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of immunization activities, ensuring improved coverage, equitable access, timely reporting, and measurable results, particularly in hard-to-reach areas.
Essential Job Functions
Programme Planning and Implementation
Lead the development and execution of immunization strategies targeting hard-to-reach and underserved populations
Support microplanning for outreach, mobile, and static immunization services
Ensure integration of immunization with primary health care, nutrition, and maternal and child health services
Oversee implementation of routine immunization and campaign activities (SIAs)
Technical Leadership and Quality Assurance
Provide technical guidance aligned with national immunization policies and global standards (e.g., EPI guidelines)
Ensure quality service delivery, including safe injection practices and infection prevention and control (IPC)
Strengthen cold chain systems, vaccine management, and logistics
Support introduction of new vaccines where applicable
Coverage Improvement in Hard-to-Reach Areas
Design and implement innovative strategies to reach nomadic, displaced, and remote populations
Support community-based approaches, including engagement with community health workers and local leaders
Identify zero-dose and under-immunized children and develop targeted interventions
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
Oversee data collection, analysis, and use for decision-making
Strengthen immunization monitoring systems, including coverage tracking and defaulter tracing
Conduct supportive supervision and regular field monitoring visits
Support operational research and learning initiatives to improve programme effectiveness
Coordination and Partnerships
Coordinate with government health authorities at federal, state, and district levels
Engage with the Donor, partners, and agencies like GAVI, and UNICEF
Participate in health and immunization coordination forums (EPI working groups, Health Cluster)
Capacity Building
Train and mentor health workers, supervisors, and community mobilizers
Strengthen local capacity in immunization planning, delivery, and data use
Support development of training materials and standard operating procedures
Community Engagement and Demand Generation
Promote community awareness and demand for immunization services
Support risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) strategies
Address vaccine hesitancy through culturally appropriate approaches e.g. HAI, PLA, etc.
Reporting and Compliance
Ensure timely and high-quality reporting to donors and stakeholders
Ensure alignment with Donor and MOH requirements
Monitor programme performance against targets and indicators
Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies
Any Other duty
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager
Supervisory roles
None
Fiscal Responsibility
None
Working Conditions, Travel, and Environment
The duties of the job require regular job attendance of at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside regular office hours or on the weekends as needed by contact with the missions, mission security, or other obligations
Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business travel, as well as to the missions if appropriate. Based on the country’s office needs, the time spent on field trips will be a minimum of 30% of his/her working time. While visiting the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or fundamental living conditions and outside weather conditions.
Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse
Foster an environment that reinforces the values of people of all genders, equal access to information
Provide a work environment where people of all genders must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance
Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff
Help to prevent any type of abuse, including workplace harassment, sexual abuse, and exploitation
Respect beneficiaries, women, men, children (boys and girls), regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status
Value and respect in all cultures
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Education
Master’s degree in public health, Medical, or a related field.
Other humanitarian courses will be an advantage
Experience
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in immunization programmes or public health
Demonstrated experience in EPI and outreach services in humanitarian or fragile settings
Experience working in Somalia or similar humanitarian contexts is highly desirable
Ability to travel within Somalia