Application Guide

How to Apply for Project Officer - Pfizer

at Amref Health Africa

🏢 About Amref Health Africa

Amref Health Africa is unique as the largest African-based international health development organization with over 65 years of experience, operating with deep local knowledge while maintaining international standards. Working here offers the opportunity to contribute directly to community-led health systems in Africa, addressing social determinants of health rather than just symptoms. Their 'Lasting health change in Africa' vision means you'd be part of sustainable solutions rather than temporary interventions.

About This Role

This Project Officer role specifically leads Pfizer's Strengthening Vaccine Delivery Systems project, focusing on building partnerships at zonal and woreda (district) levels across Africa. You'll be responsible for ensuring vaccine delivery systems are strengthened through coordinated implementation, making this role critical to improving immunization access in underserved communities. Your work directly supports Amref's mission of catalyzing people-centered health systems through practical, on-the-ground project management.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with virtual check-ins with zonal coordinators across different African time zones to review vaccine delivery progress, followed by analyzing monitoring reports from woreda-level health facilities. You'd spend midday developing work plan updates that balance Pfizer's requirements with local implementation realities, then coordinate with technical staff on training materials for health workers. The day would likely end with preparing stakeholder updates and planning site visits (when possible) to verify implementation quality.

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🎯 Who Amref Health Africa Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of experience implementing health projects in African contexts, preferably with vaccine delivery or immunization programs
  • Demonstrates specific experience developing detailed work plans that align with both donor requirements (like Pfizer's) and local government health systems
  • Can provide concrete examples of conducting monitoring visits to remote health facilities and engaging diverse stakeholders from community leaders to government officials
  • Has successfully coordinated multi-disciplinary teams in remote or hybrid settings, with evidence of maintaining clear communication across different time zones and cultural contexts

📝 Tips for Applying to Amref Health Africa

1

Quantify your project management experience specifically with health programs in Africa - mention exact numbers of facilities supported, partnerships established, or coverage rates improved

2

Highlight any experience with vaccine delivery systems, cold chain management, or immunization programs even if not explicitly required in the job description

3

Demonstrate understanding of Amref's community-led approach by describing how you've engaged local stakeholders in previous projects

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Mention specific experience with donor reporting requirements (especially pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer if applicable) and compliance frameworks

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Include examples of working effectively in remote settings across African time zones, as this is a fully remote position managing field teams

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with vaccine delivery or immunization programs in African contexts', 'Specific examples of developing and implementing work plans that met both donor requirements and local needs', "How you've successfully coordinated teams and partners in remote or hybrid work environments", "Your understanding of Amref's community-led approach and how you would apply it to strengthening vaccine delivery systems"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Amref's current vaccine-related projects in Africa and their specific approaches to immunization
  • → Pfizer's global health initiatives and partnership models with NGOs in developing countries
  • → The structure of Ethiopia's health system (particularly zonal and woreda levels since Amref has strong presence there)
  • → Current challenges in vaccine delivery systems in sub-Saharan Africa that this project might address

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience implementing health projects in remote African settings and how you ensured quality despite distance
2 How would you approach strengthening partnerships at both zonal and woreda levels for vaccine delivery?
3 Walk us through how you would develop a work plan for this Pfizer-funded project that meets both donor requirements and local community needs
4 What monitoring approaches have you used for health projects, and how would you adapt them for vaccine delivery systems?
5 How would you ensure effective communication and coordination among a remote project team spread across different African regions?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic project management examples without specific health sector or African context experience
  • Focusing only on technical skills without demonstrating understanding of community-led approaches
  • Failing to show how you would work effectively in a fully remote position managing field teams across Africa

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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