Vaccine Implementation Manager - Jeddah

Job Description

Summary of the Role:

Maximize the value of our Companys Vaccines in Public sector under her/his responsibility achieve budgeted sales / consumption in Public while increasing customers experience with Vaccines through keeping a customer centric approach. Plan and Execute Implementation Programs for NIP & Ensure partnership with Health Authorities during Vaccination Campaigns. Lead drive and ensure the strategic and operational processes (short and long term) from seeking Inclusion opportunities in co-ordination with Vaccines CFT.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead end to end implementation of national vaccination programs ensuring timely rollout across public channels.
• Collaborate with MOH departments Public Health Authority regional health clusters and key public health stakeholders to align on priorities and overcome on ground challenges.
• Monitor and track implementation KPIs identify gaps and propose data driven corrective actions.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate the value proposition and ability to drive mutually beneficial business opportunities with key customers.
• Work on extending the reach of population to the vaccines both in MOH and institution through Awareness campaigns & partnership with customers.
• Ensure Operational excellence through monitoring the procurement process & implementing effective tracking to ensure smooth Supply & avoid any shortage.
• Ensure alignment between field execution and strategic objectives through structured planning and follow-up.
• Build strong working relationships with government health bodies public health officials and scientific leaders to support vaccination efforts.
• Collect and synthesize insights from the field to support adaptive planning and evidence-based decision making.
• Provide regular updates and executive summaries to internal leadership and external partners as required.
• Support development and execution of training modules for healthcare providers on vaccine administration protocols and program updates.
• 100% execution under Compliance/ PV SOPs.

Knowledge Required:

• Understanding of Public sector Local Government and the interdependencies between these organizations.
• Ability to use in depth knowledge of customer preferences & needs and understanding of market dynamics & trends to develop and implement strategies.
• Extensive proficiency in sophisticated problem-solving techniques and ability to develop tailored solutions to meet both the customer & our companys objectives
• Ability to effectively navigate the customers environment and understand their evolving needs to align objectives and drive customer networks & partnerships to achieve results.
• Demonstrates skills necessary to execute on defined projects including KPI setting & measurement and ability to scale up pilot projects and replicate best practice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in pharmacy Public Health Life Sciences or related discipline. Masters degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in vaccines immunization programs or healthcare project execution.
• Experience engaging with Saudi health authorities (e.g. MOH Health Clusters PHA) is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Arabias healthcare system and immunization landscape.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects with operational discipline and stakeholder sensitivity.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

Key Competencies:

• Purpose-driven execution
• Stakeholder influence and trust-building
• Operational and project management excellence
• Data interpretation and insights generation
• Team collaboration and leadership
• Adaptability in dynamic environments
• Strong skills in strategic planning conflict management and communication.
• Excellent at problem solving.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Creative multiple task oriented.

Working conditions:

• Field Based Position /Travel 40%.

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