- Lead in supporting the MOH to Improve the efficiency and performance of vaccine cold chain in Cameroon- Support the EPI in the implementation of the CCEOP platform- Support the updating of the recently conducted Cold Chain Inventory (CCI) and facilitate its use for decision-making- Support identification of optimal new equipment, following full options appraisal including new technologies- Support the development of a robust maintenance system for cold chain equipment.- Lead in development of innovative approaches and tools as well as documentation and dissemination of best practices on vaccine cold chain improvement- Support the implementation of robust temperature management systems at all levels of the health system- Support the elimination of exposure to temperature excursions during transport- Provide technical support for development of new state of the art central cold chain facilities- Support the Program Manager to identify and define CHAI's overall strategy within the program area, develop clear operational plans for execution, and continually identify opportunities for CHAI to add value and maximize impact- Collaborate with government to ensure skills transfer and government ownership, identify the most critical hurdles to scale-up, and develop innovative strategies to address them- Liaise closely with technical partners in government to monitor and evaluate interventions against objectives and targets, bringing in technical expertise when needed to ensure rapid implementation- Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, and ensure maximum coordination of resources and effort for successful implementation and scale-up- Support the Program Manager to develop and manage work plans, budgets, schedules and logistics plans for key activities- Perform other tasks as necessary
- Lead and manage overall execution of Cameroon vaccines program strategy including the development of assessments, budgets, training materials and other program materials according to work plan;- Provide strategic and technical leadership for the country vaccines program as agreed with donors and Ministry of Health.- Drive internal strategic planning and budgeting processes related to the program work streams and oversee performance against work plans and budgets;- Serve as the primary point person to the national EPI program- Maintain and build strong working relationships with EPI, MOH and key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, to leverage opportunities for synergies and enhance program impact;- Produce high-quality reports for donors and government counterparts, ensuring the appropriate data is collected during project periods to support adequate reporting.- Manage the vaccines team on a day-to-day basis including activity planning: provide feedback, and encourage innovative, sound approaches to achieving program results.- Working closely with the CHAI Global Vaccines Team to enlist support, capture emerging best practices and ensure alignment with global standards- Take a leading role in strategic orientations for future program development.- Lead in development of innovative approaches and tools as well as documentation and dissemination of best practices- Performance-manage the overall vaccine program delivery-taking corrective measures where necessary.- Perform other tasks as necessary- Help identify new opportunities and good practice both externally and from within