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VN1852
Intern, Health Systems Country Support
Geneva
To support the PPMP team in portfolio analysis and knowledge management for operationalisation and monitoring of CVM approach
Health Systems & Immunisation Strengthening
Sr Manager Country Health Systems
N/A
Department Role:

In June 2019, the Gavi Board approved a new five-year strategy (‘Gavi 5.0’) with a vision to ‘leave no-one behind with immunisation’ and a mission to save lives and protect people’s health by increasing equitable and sustainable use of vaccines. Building on successes of the previous strategic periods Gavi 5.0 has several key shifts to deliver on its mission, including:  
•    A core focus on unreached and under-immunised children with equity as the organising principle;  
•    More differentiated, tailored, and targeted approaches for Gavi eligible countries; 
•    An increased focus on programmatic sustainability;
•    A stronger emphasis on supporting countries in prioritising vaccine introductions, including COVID 19;  
•    Providing limited and catalytic support for select former and never Gavi-eligible countries.                                                                         

Gavi has committed to increasing immunisation coverage by supporting countries to overcome gender-related barriers to accessing immunisation services and promoting equity of access for all genders to immunisation and related health services that respond to their different needs 
As part of the HSIS, PPMP is the central country-facing team of HSIS, which coordinates closely with its sister teams, EVM (Effective Vaccine Management) and DCG (Demand, Community, and Gender). PPMP brings together a team of HSS ‘Focal Points’ (aka Sr Managers Country Health Systems) who participate in and provide technical assistance to country teams, as well as technical area experts (information systems, HRH, digital innovations, evaluation, and learning, etc.)  
One of the missions of HSIS/PPMP is to provide technical support to the Gavi Zero Dose Implementation Project (ZIP) in 11 countries. ZIP is implemented by World Vision (WV) in 7 countries and by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in 4 countries in areas of no or limited access by government services. 

The following internship opportunities are available within the Health Systems Immunisation strengthening Team, Sub team- Health Systems Planning, Management & Performance
After rapid orientation to critical issues for Gavi 5.0’s strategy, the PPMP team, and the role of FPs in country support, the primary responsibilities are to conduct the following: 

I.    Knowledge management and Country Programs Portfolio Analysis (40% LOE) 
Support PPMP country facing work. Based on priorities established at onset of the internship, the intern will advance analysis of immunisation systems strengthening strategies and financing at country level, with a focus on advances in equity (zero dose) and coverage in relation to the 5.0 key shifts including gender and demand. In coordination with relevant SMEs, s/he will produce, summarise, and present actionable information informing Gavi, HSIS, and PPMP’s HSS approach, most notably on equity approaches in systems strengthening (HSS stories, portfolio analyses, etc.)   
Deliverables will be defined as part of initial work planning, and will include short reports, shared tools, summary analyses, presentation, and process recommendations. 

II.    Support knowledge management and learning in programmatic areas of ZIP (40% LOE) 
The intern will work closely with the FP Point of Contact in the Gavi ZIP management team to facilitate coordination and knowledge management with the FPs supporting the 2 implementers (WV and IRC) and 7 countries (Horn of Africa and Sahel), with a view of building efficient processes (and tools) to ease work processes and reduce FP overload. Support communication and collaboration between FPs and SMEs in EIP sub-team on  special initiatives such as in DHI, Demand, Gender, Community engagement and ZD. 

III.    Support to PPMP coordination and shared information (10% LOE) 
•    Work across the PPMP Team under guidance from the PPMP Team Head, to support coordination, and information flows. This may include support/contribution to the development of an HSIS monitoring and learning plan based on TOC-linked indicators of FPP countries (with guidance from the PMP Head, HSIS/PPMP lead for M&L, SMEs when relevant and Focal Points);
•    Other duties based on the department needs. 

Note: The essential functions listed in this section are not exhaustive of the job responsibilities; other duties may be assigned consistently with the department needs.

 
•    Excellent analytical, research skills, and communication abilities;
•    Basic understanding of immunisation programs and primary health care, international development, and gender issues;
•    Excellent writing skills;
•    Excellent interpersonal skills;
•    Learning or practical experience with health systems in lower- and middle-income countries, from community health to health policy and financing;
•    Excellent team player with a service orientation and flexibility. Determined and proactive researcher, able to manage different stream of data, intellectually curious with an investigative mind and attention to details;
•    Qualitative interviewing and writing skills would be a plus.
•    Proficient in English and at least functional in French. 
•    Having completed an MPH or equivalent degree in development studies. 
•    Gavi Secretariat.
Duration:    Start: 1 July 2023 (for up to 6 months)

Location: Geneva/Off-site

If you wish to apply, please provide a cover letter and resume through our Careers webpage and apply by clicking on “Intern, Health Systems Country Support". Deadline for applications is 21 May 2023.

Stipends are available.

Eligibility criteria: 
The candidates must be enrolled in a university or have graduated within the past 12 months. 
Interns are expected to be interning on a full-time basis.

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Gavi brings together the public and private sectors to save lives and protect people’s health by increasing equitable and sustainable use of vaccines against 18 infectious diseases. You will be joining an organisation at the centre of the international COVID-19 response, at the most critical time in global health in a lifetime. You will work in a culturally diverse environment with over 70 nationalities. You will collaborate with partners such as WHO, UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the World Bank – and from business, civil society and government. And you will work in the first global health organisation to receive equal gender salary certification. Your unique experience, skills and talents can help us achieve our vision of leaving no one behind without the life-saving power of vaccines.