Technical Director, Immunization

Technical Director, Immunization

Location:

US-MD-Baltimore | US-DC-Washington

Employment Status:
Full-Time

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is seeking an accomplished and visionary Technical Director – Immunization to provide strategic and technical leadership for its rapidly growing global immunization portfolio. The Technical Director will shape Jhpiego’s immunization strategy, lead high-level technical design and thought leadership, and drive the growth, diversification, and innovation needed to advance the organization’s leadership in vaccine delivery, health systems strengthening, and equitable access.

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 advance strategic partnerships, innovation ecosystems, and country-led capacity that sustain immunization gains over time.

• Provide overarching leadership to Jhpiego’s global immunization agenda, guiding both the technical direction and strategic growth of 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 Jhpiego’s immunization efforts align with broader organizational priorities including primary health care, women’s health and health security.
• Serve as a key technical voice in global immunization policy dialogue, positioning Jhpiego as a source of cutting‑edge technical excellence.

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive growth strategy to expand Jhpiego’s immunization footprint across regions.
• Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities, focusing on diversifying the donor base across bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, corporate and regional financing mechanisms.
• Guide proposal development and technical design for new investments, ensuring alignment with global priorities and country needs.
• Strengthen Jhpiego’s visibility and competitiveness in the global immunization ecosystem through strategic positioning and partnership building.

• Champion frontier innovations—including data science, digital platforms and adaptive delivery models—to modernise vaccine delivery and demand creation.
• Advance integration of immunization into primary health care and broader health system strengthening approaches.
• Foster cross‑sector partnerships that leverage technology, private‑sector collaboration and social innovation to enhance immunization outcomes.
• Promote adaptive learning systems, knowledge sharing and evidence translation across Jhpiego’s global programmes.

• Forge strategic partnerships with governments, development partners, financing institutions and regional networks to accelerate immunisation progress.
• Represent Jhpiego at high‑level forums, technical consultations and strategic dialogues to advocate for innovative, country‑led solutions.
• Drive collaboration across Jhpiego’s technical, programme and country teams to ensure coherence and synergy in immunisation and related initiatives.

• Nurture emerging leaders in immunisation from the Global South through mentorship, collaboration and capacity development.
• Build communities of practice and south‑south learning platforms that amplify locally led innovation and expertise.
• Strengthen regional institutions and country ownership in driving immunisation sustainability and innovation.

• Advanced degree (Master’s, PhD or equivalent) in Public Health, Medicine, Epidemiology or related field.
• At least 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in immunisation, vaccines or global health, including at least 7 years in senior technical and leadership roles.
• Proven track‑record in strategic portfolio growth, donor diversification and…