About this opportunity
The World Health Organization is seeking a Vaccine Management Consultant to support its immunization programs across Ukraine. This role places you at the center of one of the most complex public health operations in Europe today, working to ensure that vaccines reach the people who need them despite the ongoing challenges of war, displacement, and damaged infrastructure. Ukraine's immunization system has faced severe strain since 2022. Cold chain equipment, the refrigerated supply network that keeps vaccines viable, has been disrupted by power outages and attacks on civilian infrastructure. Health facilities in frontline regions have been damaged or destroyed. Millions of Ukrainians have been internally displaced, making routine childhood vaccination coverage harder to track and maintain. The WHO has been a lead coordinator in the international response, working alongside Ukraine's Ministry of Health and partners to rebuild and sustain immunization services. The consultant will work within this environment, likely based in Kyiv or another major Ukrainian city, with travel to regions where immunization campaigns are being implemented. Ukraine's public health workforce is highly professional and accustomed to operating under extraordinary conditions. The working language in WHO's Ukraine office is English, though knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is a significant advantage for field coordination. Living costs in Kyiv remain modest compared to Western European capitals, though the security situation requires flexibility and adherence to UN security protocols. The World Health Organization is the United Nations' specialized agency for public health, headquartered in Geneva, with a presence in over 150 countries. Its Ukraine mission is one of its largest emergency operations, coordinating disease surveillance, health system support, and vaccination campaigns in partnership with the Ministry of Health, UNICEF, and other agencies.
Responsibilities
- Assess the current state of vaccine cold chain equipment and storage capacity across Ukrainian health facilities
- Support the development and implementation of national vaccine management plans in coordination with the Ministry of Health
- Train local health workers on proper vaccine handling, temperature monitoring, and stock management
- Monitor vaccine wastage rates and recommend corrective actions to improve efficiency
- Coordinate with logistics partners to ensure timely delivery of vaccines to health facilities in all regions
- Support the introduction of new vaccines into Ukraine's national immunization schedule
- Prepare technical reports and briefings for WHO leadership and donor partners
- Advise on procurement planning and forecasting of vaccine supply needs
- Conduct field visits to health facilities to verify cold chain integrity and immunization service quality
- Support outbreak response campaigns, including supplementary immunization activities for measles, polio, and other vaccine-preventable diseases
Benefits
- International consultant contract with WHO's Ukraine country office
- Competitive daily or monthly fee rate based on UN consultancy scales
- Assignment in a high-priority public health emergency response
- Professional experience within the UN system's largest health agency
- Opportunity to work directly with Ukraine's Ministry of Health and international partners
Eligibility
- Advanced university degree in public health, pharmacy, medicine, nursing, or a related field
- Specialized training or certification in vaccine management, cold chain logistics, or immunization program management
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in immunization programs or vaccine supply chain management
- Previous experience working in emergency or conflict settings is strongly preferred
- Experience with WHO or other UN agencies is an advantage
- Fluency in English is required
- Working knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is highly desirable
- Ability to travel to regions across Ukraine, including areas near the front line, with appropriate security clearance
How to Apply
- Prepare your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience in vaccine management and emergency public health settings.
- Submit your application through the WHO careers portal, referencing the specific consultant vacancy for Ukraine.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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Selection Committee Priorities
- •Academic/Professional Alignment: Ensure your statement explicitly ties your past work in Ukraine to Impactpool Employer's strategic goals.
- •Leadership Evidence: Selection panels heavily weigh demonstrated initiative, community impact, or research output.
- •Financial & Language Prerequisites: Confirm if Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificates can substitute for formal standardized language test fees.




