Technical Director, Immunization

Jhpiego an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University isseekingan accomplished and visionaryTechnical Director Immunizationtoprovidestrategic and technical leadershipfor its rapidly growing global immunization portfolio.The Technical Director will shape Jhpiegos immunization strategy lead high-level technical design and thought leadership and drive thegrowth diversification and innovationneeded to advance the organizations leadership in vaccine delivery health systems strengthening andequitableaccess.

This role will build and steward strategic alliances expand the funding base and catalyze partnerships that position Jhpiego at the forefront of global and regional immunization efforts. A key expectation is to advancestrategic partnerships innovation ecosystems and country-led capacitythat sustain immunization gains over time.

Strategic and Technical Leadership

• Provide overarching leadership to Jhpiegos global immunization agenda guiding both thetechnical direction and strategic growthof the portfolio.

• Lead the design and delivery of technically robust evidence-driven and scalable programs that strengthen national immunization systems.

• Translate emerging science data and innovation into programmatic strategies that advance immunization coverage quality and resilience.

• Ensure Jhpiegos immunization efforts align with broader organizational priorities including primary health care womens health and health security.

• Serve as a key technical voice in global immunization policy dialogue positioning Jhpiego as a source ofcutting-edgetechnical excellence.

Portfolio Growth and Resource Diversification

• Lead the development and implementation of acomprehensive growth strategyto expand Jhpiegos immunization footprint across regions.

• Identifyand cultivate new funding opportunities with a focus ondiversifying the donor baseacross bilateral multilateral philanthropic corporate and regional financing mechanisms.

• Guideproposal development and technical design for new investments ensuring alignment with global priorities and country needs.

• StrengthenJhpiegos visibility and competitiveness in the global immunization ecosystem through strategic positioning and partnership building.

Innovation and Systems Strengthening

• Champion frontier innovationsincluding data science digital platforms and adaptive delivery modelsto modernize vaccine delivery and demand creation.

• Advance integration of immunization into primary health care and broader health system strengthening approaches.

• Foster cross-sector partnerships thatleveragetechnology private-sector collaboration and social innovation to enhance immunization outcomes.

• Promote adaptive learning systems knowledge sharing andevidencetranslation across Jhpiegos global programs.

Partnerships Representation and Alliances

• Forgestrategic partnershipswith governments development partners financing institutions and regional networks to accelerate immunization progress.

• Represent Jhpiego at high-level forums technical consultations and strategic dialogues to advocate for innovative country-led solutions.

• Drive collaboration across Jhpiegos technical program and country teams to ensure coherence andsynergyin immunization and related initiatives.

South-Based Leadership and Capacity Development

• Nurture emerging leaders in immunization from the Global South through mentorship collaboration and capacity development.

• Build communities of practice and south-south learning platforms that amplify locally led innovation andexpertise.

• Strengthenregional institutions and country ownership in drivingimmunizationsustainability and innovation.

• Advanced degree (Masters PhD or equivalent) in Public Health Medicine Epidemiology or related field.
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in immunization vaccines or global health including at least 7 years in senior technical and leadership roles.
• Proventrack recordinstrategic portfolio growth donor diversification and global partnership management.
• Demonstrated excellence in technical leadership program design and health systems integration.
• Deep understanding of global immunization policy financing trends and innovation ecosystems.
• Strong communication negotiation and representation skills in multi-stakeholder environments

• Ability to bridge technical rigor with strategic visionfosteringinnovation and partnership-led growth.

• Entrepreneurial mindset withdemonstratedsuccess inidentifyingand operationalizing new opportunities.

• Commitment to advancingequity innovation andlocally led south-based leadershipin global health.

• Experience across diverse geographies particularly in Africa Asia and the Americas.

The salary range for this role is expected to be: $127874 - $162786.

Total Rewards

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins Universitys good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location work experience market conditions education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees health life career and retirement. More information can be found here: and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins accordance with applicable law the university will review on an individual basis the date of a candidates conviction the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

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