location: Africa (continental)
host: Africa CDC
source-url: https://opportunitydesk.org/2026/07/07/africa-cdc-continental-immunization-advisory-council-membership-2026/
apply-url: https://tools.africacdc.org/africacdcrc/surveys/?s=TPYPWWRHA7JHTATT
The Africa CDC established the Continental Immunization Advisory Council to accelerate implementation of Africa's immunization strategy for 2026-2030. The council consists of senior advisors who champion immunization priorities, with 21 July 2026 as the application deadline. Members will serve as champions for immunization, driving solutions to complex health issues.
Overview
The Continental Immunization Advisory Council is a high-level platform that aims to position vaccination as essential to building resilient health systems and achieving health security across Africa. The council will focus on accelerating the implementation of Africa's immunization strategy for 2026-2030.
- Strategic advisory and action-oriented platform
- Focus on immunization priorities and health security
- Supports Africa's immunization strategy for 2026-2030
- Champion immunization priorities
- Offer strategic guidance on continental immunization challenges
- Drive problem-solving on complex health issues
Eligibility
Candidates should demonstrate a combination of skills and experience, including political influence, senior leadership in public health, technical expertise in vaccine-preventable diseases, and finance or budgeting experience related to health systems.
- Political influence or policy-making authority
- Senior leadership in public health or immunization systems
- Technical expertise in vaccine-preventable diseases or primary health care
- Finance or budgeting experience related to health systems
- Community engagement or civil society experience
- Understanding of implementation challenges in African contexts
- Capacity to convene stakeholders across sectors
- Commitment to equity, accountability, transparency, ethical conduct, and effective solutions
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape Africa's immunization strategy for 2026-2030
- Chance to work with high-level stakeholders and decision-makers
- Contribute to building resilient health systems and achieving health security across Africa
- Professional development and networking opportunities
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a biography and a letter of interest describing their relevant expertise and motivation. Applications will be reviewed for expertise balance, regional representation, and gender diversity.
- Submit a biography
- Submit a letter of interest
- Describe relevant expertise and motivation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Continental Immunization Advisory Council?
The purpose of the Continental Immunization Advisory Council is to accelerate the implementation of Africa's immunization strategy for 2026-2030 and position vaccination as essential to building resilient health systems and achieving health security across Africa.
Who is eligible to apply for the council membership?
Candidates should demonstrate a combination of skills and experience, including political influence, senior leadership in public health, technical expertise in vaccine-preventable diseases, and finance or budgeting experience related to health systems.
What is the application process for the council membership?
Applicants must submit a biography and a letter of interest describing their relevant expertise and motivation. Applications will be reviewed for expertise balance, regional representation, and gender diversity.
What are the benefits of being a member of the Continental Immunization Advisory Council?
Members will have the opportunity to shape Africa's immunization strategy, work with high-level stakeholders and decision-makers, contribute to building resilient health systems, and access professional development and networking opportunities.
How will the applications be reviewed?
Applications will be reviewed for expertise balance, regional representation, and gender diversity.
What is the deadline for submitting applications?
The application deadline is 21 July 2026.