National PAHO Consultant - Strengthening ESAVI Surveillance and Finalization of Immunization Programme Documents

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OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT This is a requisition for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) Contractual Agreement: Non-Staff - National PAHO Consultant Job Posting: June 22, 2026 Closing Date: June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time Primary Location: Off Site Organization: TTO Trinidad and Tobago Schedule: Part time PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY The incumbent will provide technical support to PAHO/WHO and the Ministry of Health to strengthen the national immunization programme and ESAVI surveillance system in Trinidad and Tobago, in line with the PAHO Elimination Initiative. This includes updating and finalizing key immunization programme documents, supporting the implementation of priority ESAVI system improvements, and enhancing coordination, data use, and capacity building among stakeholders. The incumbent will facilitate stakeholder engagement, contribute to the development of a roadmap for ESAVI system strengthening, and support the operationalization of surveillance processes to improve service quality, safety, and public confidence. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound technical judgment, provide recommendations, and work collaboratively to ensure timely delivery and national ownership of outputs. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Terms of Reference Consultant - Strengthening ESAVI Surveillance and Finalization of Immunization Programme Documents NPC Timeframe: 3 August - 27 November 2026 (50% FTE) Location: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Objectives of the Office/Department PAHO Country Offices are responsible for ensuring that the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) country program of technical cooperation and its country presence provides adequate support to the national health development process and, at the same time, enables countries to shape the sub-regional, regional, and global health agendas. The PAHO/WHO Trinidad and Tobago Country Office (PAHO/WHO TTO CO), covering Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curacao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, is the basic organizational unit for technical cooperation with the countries, drawing on PAHO/WHO resources from all levels and all parts of the Organization. Organizational Context The incumbent will provide technical support to PAHO/WHO and the Ministry of Health to strengthen the national immunization programme and ESAVI surveillance system in Trinidad and Tobago, in line with the PAHO Elimination Initiative. This includes updating and finalizing key immunization programme documents, supporting the implementation of priority ESAVI system improvements, and enhancing coordination, data use, and capacity building among stakeholders. The incumbent will facilitate stakeholder engagement, contribute to the development of a roadmap for ESAVI system strengthening, and support the operationalization of surveillance processes to improve service quality, safety, and public confidence. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound technical judgment, provide recommendations, and work collaboratively to ensure timely delivery and national ownership of outputs. Scope of Work & Methodology Under the general supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative and the technical supervision of the Technical Officer Health Promotion, Life Course and Determinants, the consultant will: Update and finalize the National Immunization Manual in alignment with the PAHO Caribbean Immunization Manual. Update and finalize the guidelines for Immunization for Healthcare Workers Update and finalize associated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including: Regulations and protocols for surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases; Roles and responsibilities for sample collection and handling; Safe injection practices and infection prevention measures. Update and finalize the Measles Response Plan, ensuring alignment with PAHO/WHO guidance. Finalize the National ESAVI Manual in alignment with WHO/PAHO standards for vaccine safety surveillance post executive meeting recommendations. Finalize ESAVI SOPs, including procedures for detection, notification, reporting, investigation, causality assessment, data management, and risk communication according to recommendations post executive meeting. Support the implementation of agreed short- and medium-term ESAVI system strengthening actions, including: a. Standardization of reporting tools and processes b. Strengthening coordination mechanisms across national and sub-national levels c. Supporting the establishment and/or operationalization of ESAVI investigation teams Develop a practical implementation roadmap to guide the strengthening of the national ESAVI surveillance system. Lay the foundation for longer-term ESAVI system development, including considerations for: Legislative and policy frameworks Digital reporting and information systems Establishment of a national vaccine safety committee

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