Technical Officer, Immunization Information Systems
Organizational Context
The WHO Division of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control (DPC) supports Member States in achieving healthier populations through integrated, evidence-based public health actions. The Laboratory and Intelligence Team (LIT) within DPC strengthens national capacities for health intelligence systems, focusing on data collection, analysis, and dissemination to improve disease prevention, detection, and response.
Job Purpose
This role provides technical expertise to Member States in assessing, designing, implementing, and scaling up electronic immunization registries and other immunization information systems. It involves guiding countries to improve data quality for immunization coverage and VPD surveillance, analyzing regional data to monitor performance against targets, and providing feedback. The position also leads regional reporting processes, analyzes coverage and equity gaps, and develops data visualization products to support decision-making. Furthermore, it fosters innovation in immunization data systems and capacity strengthening for national programs.
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise for the assessment, design, implementation, and scale-up of electronic immunization registries and information systems. Offer strategic guidance to Member States for improving immunization coverage and VPD surveillance data quality through assessments and improvement plans. Consolidate, analyze, and interpret national and subnational immunization data at the regional level, monitoring performance against targets and providing feedback. Lead regional reporting and accountability processes, including eJRF and WUENIC. Analyze immunization coverage and equity gaps, identifying and quantifying zero-dose and under-immunized populations. Design, develop, and maintain regional immunization databases, dashboards, and data visualization products. Lead regional efforts to promote innovations in immunization data, digital health, and advanced analytics. Conduct regional capacity-strengthening activities for immunization data management, analysis, and use. Provide technical leadership for evidence generation, knowledge translation, and operational research. Coordinate cross-programme data integration initiatives and foster strategic partnerships with national authorities and international immunization stakeholders.
Work Experience
Essential: Minimum of seven years of relevant experience with international exposure in immunization or communicable disease surveillance, data management, and epidemiological/statistical analysis. Demonstrated experience leading the design, introduction, and scale-up of digital immunization information systems or advanced analytics. Proven experience leading regional or multi-country initiatives, including capacity strengthening and partnerships. Desirable: Experience supporting national immunization programs, data quality assessments, coverage surveys, or electronic registries. Familiarity with international reporting processes (eJRF, WUENIC, Gavi) and equity/zero-dose analysis.
Skills
Knowledge of immunization programs, coverage monitoring, and VPD surveillance. Expertise in health information and immunization information systems. Strong quantitative epidemiology, biostatistics, and data analytical skills. Proficiency in data quality assessment and improvement, M&E frameworks, and equity analysis. Ability to design and develop databases, dashboards, and data visualization products. Skill in identifying and promoting innovations in digital health and advanced analytics. Proven ability to provide technical support, training, and capacity building. Excellent drafting, scientific writing, presentation, and communication skills. Commitment to gender equality and promoting equity.