Capacity Building for Global, Regional, and National Immunization Programs

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to support capacity building for global, regional, and national immunization programs. The goal of this award is to strengthen immunization programs in priority countries to prevent, control, and eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases. The recipient will be responsible for building stronger systems in priority countries, improving immunization services, strengthening vaccine-preventable disease surveillance, and expanding the capacity to prepare for and manage outbreaks. The recipient will also create and carry out targeted approaches to reach high-risk groups who are un- or under-immunized. Key aspects of the job include: • Building stronger systems in priority countries to prevent, detect, and respond to vaccine-preventable diseases • Improving immunization services and strengthening vaccine-preventable disease surveillance • Expanding the capacity to prepare for and manage outbreaks • Creating and carrying out targeted approaches to reach high-risk groups who are un- or under-immunized • Promoting long-term sustainability of immunization programs and enhancing program evaluation to increase impact