WHO International Consultant – Post-Campaign Measles Vaccination Coverage Survey in Madagascar
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking an experienced International Consultant for a Post-Campaign Measles Vaccination Coverage Survey in Madagascar. This three-month consultancy will support an independent assessment of the October 2026 measles vaccination campaign and help inform future immunization and catch-up activities in the country.
The consultant will be based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, with travel to selected field locations for training and supervision. The position is offered under an external consultant arrangement and is open to highly experienced epidemiology, public health and vaccination programme specialists.
About the Consultancy
Madagascar conducted a nationwide supplementary immunization activity against measles from 5 to 9 October 2026, covering all districts. The campaign was supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, together with WHO and UNICEF, and was integrated with the second-round polio campaign and vitamin A supplementation.
WHO and its partners require an independent post-campaign coverage survey to determine the actual vaccination coverage achieved. The survey will complement administrative monitoring and vaccination surveillance while providing evidence on children who may have been missed, including children who had previously received no routine measles vaccination.
The consultant will provide technical leadership for the survey, working closely with a separately recruited national consultant who will coordinate operational activities with the Ministry of Public Health and relevant regional and district health authorities.
Key Responsibilities
The international consultant will be responsible for designing and overseeing the survey methodology, training, quality assurance, data analysis and reporting.
Key objectives include estimating campaign vaccination coverage nationally and by priority region or stratum, measuring coverage among previously zero-dose children, identifying reasons for non-vaccination and assessing barriers to accessing vaccination services.
The consultant will also evaluate the quality of campaign implementation, including vaccination records, reporting practices and adherence to the campaign schedule. Findings will be used to develop practical recommendations for potential catch-up activities, future vaccination campaigns and routine immunization strengthening.
The work will include developing the survey protocol, calculating the sample size, adapting WHO questionnaires for the Malagasy context, programming electronic data collection using platforms such as ODK or KoBo, training field teams and supervising data collection.
Data analysis will use the WHO Vaccination Coverage Quality Indicators (VCQI) tool or another WHO-approved equivalent, with results presented using 95% confidence intervals and appropriate measures of survey design.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should hold a master’s degree or doctorate in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health or a related discipline.
The successful candidate must have at least seven years of professional experience in field epidemiology or monitoring and evaluation of vaccination programmes. Candidates should also have designed, supervised or analysed at least three cluster-based vaccination coverage surveys using WHO methodology.
Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa or resource-limited island settings is required, while previous experience in Madagascar or the Indian Ocean region is considered a major advantage.
Strong knowledge of the WHO vaccination coverage survey reference manual, VCQI or an equivalent tool, electronic data collection platforms such as ODK/KoBo, and statistical software including R or Stata is expected.
The consultant must have strong training, analytical, methodological and report-writing skills. Expert-level French and intermediate English are required.
Contract and Application Deadline
The consultancy is expected to last approximately three months, with the primary location in Antananarivo and field travel required for training and supervision.
The remuneration is listed as Payband Level B – P3, with living expenses provided according to the applicable country per diem rate. Travel costs are excluded.
The vacancy was posted on 9 November 2026, and the stated closing date is 15 November 2026 at 12:59 AM. Applicants should carefully review the application requirements and ensure that their qualifications and experience match the technical requirements before applying.
This WHO consultancy offers an opportunity for a senior public health or epidemiology professional to contribute directly to evidence-based immunization planning in Madagascar. The successful consultant will play an important role in generating reliable coverage data that can guide future measles vaccination efforts and strengthen routine immunization programmes.
