Job Description

OverviewThe Reaching Impact, Saturation, and Epidemic Control (RISE) project is a multi-year global project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) working with countries to achieve a shared vision of attaining and maintaining epidemic control, with stronger local partners capable of managing and achieving results through sustainable, self-reliant, and resilient health systems. RISE will support the National Department of Health (NDoH) in improving the quality of the national immunization program and service delivery. Furthermore, RISE will support the NDoH Expanded Program for Immunization (EPI) unit in strengthening its capacity-building activities for vaccine readiness by developing online immunization refresher training course. To implement these activities, RISE is engaging an Immunization Course Developer to work with its partners in South Africa. This role is a donor funded position and is available on a consultancy basis from June to September 2025.Responsibilities

• Develop a plan to convert the NDOH EPI training material on the NDOH knowledge hub training material into online courses
• Map existing NDOH EPI training material on the NDOH knowledge hub that needs to be converted into online courses
• Review and update the NDOH EPI training material
• Develop engaging online course materials that include audio, video, animations, and interactive elements with support from the RISE Team
• Coordinate with NDoH and professional bodies to obtain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation for the developed online courses
• Pilot test the material, with revisions based on feedback.

Deliverables

• Online course content: Developed in collaboration with NDOH and RISE Team subject matter experts and includes CPD accreditation
• Course design and layout: User-friendly and engaging design, with interactive elements.
• Multimedia resources: Videos, animations, and images to support course content.
• Assessment and evaluation tools: Quizzes, tests, and evaluations to measure learner knowledge and skills.
• Course pilot testing and revision: Revisions after pilot testing on a small group of learners,
• Accessible immunization course material: Online course uploaded on NDOH knowledge hub.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelorsxe2x80x99 university degree with postgraduate degree in Public Health
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant experience in the immunization program
• Direct experience in designing, developing, and publishing online multimedia courses is a significant advantage
• Proven experience providing technical support to the NDOH and other relevant stakeholders.
• A deep understanding of the South African EPI program.
• Experience collaborating and communicating with national and provincial stakeholders in the immunization industry.
• Experience supporting capacity building approaches at both national and provincial levels.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.

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