HPV Vaccine Introduction Consultant, 115 days (within a period of 5.5 months), Home Based, Lebanon

UNICEF Lebanon is looking to hire a consultant to provide technical support for the introduction of the HPV vaccine into Lebanon’s national immunization program. The consultant will support the development of an evidence-based HPV Vaccine Introduction Plan, establish a procurement and financing framework, and update immunization training materials and e-learning courses in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health and partners, in line with WHO recommendations and national immunization strategies.

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Lebanon is taking important steps to reduce the burden of cervical cancer by introducing the HPV vaccine into its national immunization program. Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern, and the HPV vaccine offers a proven, cost-effective preventive measure. With support from UNICEF and key partners, the Ministry of Public Health is working to strengthen the national immunization system’s readiness, including infrastructure, cold chain capacity, human resources, monitoring systems, and communication strategies. The initiative focuses on developing a comprehensive, evidence-based HPV Vaccine Introduction Plan, establishing a procurement and financing framework, and updating immunization training materials and e-learning courses. These efforts aim to ensure a coordinated, phased, and sustainable rollout that aligns with WHO recommendations and regional best practices.

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If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  2026_Health_HPV Vaccine Introduction Consultant - Final ToR.docx

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Minimum requirements:

• Master’s degree (preferably master’s or higher) in Public Health, Nursing, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in immunization program, vaccine introduction, and primary healthcare and health systems strengthening is required.
• Experience in New vaccine introduction or related planning, including development of new vaccine introduction strategies, communication plans, or readiness assessments.
• Demonstrated experience in developing national vaccine introduction plans, procurement and financing frameworks, and training materials for immunization programs.
• Previous experience working with UN agencies or Moph on new vaccine introduction is highly desirable.
• Strong familiarity with WHO guidelines on new vaccine introduction and immunization strengthening.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and oral) is required – especially in Immunization terminology.
• Ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with partners and government counterparts.

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Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts. 

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