Akros Research Pharmacovigilance Associate Jobs in South Sudan
Akros Research is supporting an Africa CDC program, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, to increase vaccine uptake in Africa. This initiative, called Saving Lives and Livelihoods, includes multiple components and partners working to procure, distribute, and promote vaccine uptake in a safe manner. As a part of this consortium Akros Research is supporting Africa Union member states in the Eastern and Southern African regions to strengthen vaccine safety surveillance systems.
The PV Associate in South Sudan will support the Government of South Sudan’s Ministry of Health (PV Unit) and Akros Research in implementation and coordination of program activities, ensuring a successful implementation of a SLL programme’s vaccine safety surveillance. The Associate will actively liaise with key actors within the respective government institutions, other stakeholders participating in the vaccine delivery, and Akros Research senior management to facilitate the realization of program objectives and optimize resource flow.
Specific Responsibilities
Develop collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders (MOH, National Regulatory Authority, WHO, and sub-national levels) to ensure that project activities are highlighted, and good relationships established.
Coordinate logistics for implementation at provincial, district, and health facility levels (e.g., advance requests, venue hire, branding and marking preparations, coordinating invitations as needed) and ensure all expenditures align with the set budgets.
Support the PV Unit in improving the data flow and response for vaccine Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI). This may include supporting the roll out of Vigibase, training health care workers, and other tasks as identified by the EPI Unit to enhance safety surveillance data.
Make follow-ups as necessary with the Member State’s Ministry of Health and National Regulatory Authority to ensure all the required program data is collected.
Identify implementation issues and help to resolve them.
Maintain regular communication with implementation counterparts at the Ministry of Health and National Regulatory Authority.
Ensure all forms and records are documented and updated
Liaise with Akros Research to ensure effective and efficient program delivery and provide detailed reports to project leadership
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s degree (highly preferred) in relevant field
Previous work experience on a pharmacovigilance activity is highly preferred
3-5 years of experience with program management
Strong experience working with Government’s Ministries of Health, donors, districts and sub-district structures and managing a dynamic team
Self-starter who will thrive through exemplifying ownership and initiative
Excellent technical writing, quantitative and critical thinking skills
Excellent skills computer skills with fluency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Candidate should be highly productive and internally motivated
Candidate should work well against complex and challenging delivery schedules
Candidate should be culturally adaptable and sensitive
National in the Member State preferred
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV with references to [email protected] with “Application: SLL Programme – South Sudan Local Associate” as the email’s subject line.
Find daily jobs in South Sudan. Jobs – South Sudan jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest South Sudan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in South Sudan.
Jobs in South Sudan – banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in South Sudan.
Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in South Sudan posted and updated daily – click here!
Click here to post comments
Join in and write your own page! It’s easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to African Jobs.
