Accelerated Disease Control Consultant – Immunization (Remote)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking experienced consultants to join its Accelerated Disease Control (ADC) roster within the Immunization Section of the Global Programme Division. The position is remote with the possibility of deployment to multiple duty stations as required, supporting countries to accelerate control, elimination, and prevention of vaccine‑preventable and epidemic‑prone diseases.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to strengthen outbreak response and vaccination strategies in line with UNICEF’s immunization goals.
• Update and maintain a pre‑screened pool of experts to ensure rapid recruitment for global and country‑level assignments.
• Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of targeted vaccination campaigns for diseases such as measles, diphtheria, cholera, yellow fever, meningitis, Ebola and mpox.
• Collaborate with regional and country teams to address immunity gaps and inequities in vaccine access.
• Contribute to the development of technical guidance, tools, and best‑practice documents for accelerated disease control.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, medicine, or a related field.
• Proven experience in immunization programmes, disease‑control initiatives, or outbreak response.
• Ability to work remotely and travel to field locations on short notice.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for multi‑stakeholder environments.

Required skills

• Vaccine‑preventable disease control expertise
• Outbreak response and emergency vaccination planning
• Immunization programme management
• Knowledge of global health frameworks and UNICEF policies

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to child health outcomes worldwide.
• Flexible remote work arrangement with potential field deployments.
• Collaboration with a leading international organization dedicated to children’s rights.