Team Lead (Vaccines and Immunization Policy)
Quick answer
The World Health Organization (WHO) is hiring a full-time senior Team Lead (Vaccines and Immunization Policy) in Geneva, Switzerland, with a salary range of $103,165 - $176,027 per year, to provide technical leadership and manage vaccine and immunization policy.
- Role
- Team Lead (Vaccines and Immunization Policy)
- Organization
- WHO HQ/IVP Immunization & Vaccine Policy
- Location
- Switzerland-Geneva
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- USD 103,165 - USD 176,027 per year
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The role involves providing technical leadership and managerial support in vaccine and immunization policy, developing and proposing technical health policies, and managing a small team to deliver program objectives.
What you'll do
- Provide technical leadership and managerial support in vaccine and immunization policy
- Develop and propose technical health policies and strategies
- Manage a small team to deliver program objectives
- Serve as Executive Secretary to the SAGE advisory committee
- Adapt and strengthen SAGE processes
- Oversee the WHO/IVB Steering Group on vaccine position papers
What it takes
- Advanced level university degree at the Doctoral (MD) level or PhD level in public health, medicine, vaccinology, immunology or other relevant biological scientific area
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in vaccine evaluation and extensive experience in health policy and strategy development
- Demonstrated experience of vaccine and immunization policy generation at the international level
- A record of peer-reviewed publications with emphasis on scientific aspects of vaccines and immunization
- Experience managing human and financial resources
- Expert knowledge of English, with desirable intermediate knowledge of French
What you'll bring
How we treat you
30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Switzerland-Geneva.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is USD 103,165 - USD 176,027 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced degree in public health, medicine, vaccinology, immunology, or a related field, and at least 10 years of professional experience in vaccine evaluation and health policy development.
How can I apply?
Applications should be submitted by October 13, 2026, and candidates should be prepared to provide relevant documentation and undergo a written test or asynchronous video assessment.
Is the job remote?
The job is full-time and based in Geneva, Switzerland.
How to apply
Apply directly on WHO HQ/IVP Immunization & Vaccine Policy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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