Job Description
Overview
Play a critical role in shaping strategic engagement and policy understanding in the vaccination space in Taipei, Taiwan.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze key stakeholders—ranging from healthcare providers and government officials to policy experts—in the Taiwan vaccination ecosystem.
- Lead direct engagement with targeted stakeholders to gather insights, perspectives, and contextual understanding related to vaccination policy.
- Facilitate local-level meetings, interviews, and consultations as part of broader policy landscape assessments
- Support research efforts through local interviews, on-the-ground insights, and validation of data gathered via desktop research.
- Organize and support high-impact meetings by coordinating logistics, preparing briefing materials, documenting discussions, and ensuring timely follow-up on key action points.
- Provide biweekly updates on developments in vaccine-related policies, regulations, and decisions from government bodies, healthcare institutions, and academic sources.
- Respond to ad hoc requests for timely analysis of emerging policy shifts or relevant health sector activities.
- Attend and report on significant public consultations, conferences, and private roundtables as needed.
To succeed in this role:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2–3 years of experience in public health, public policy, political science, or related field
- Demonstrated experience engaging with Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare, health-focused government units, or health-focused NGOs
- Strong understanding of Taiwan health policy environment, especially immunization or infectious disease program
- Experience in vaccination programs or immunization policy is a strong plus
- Familiarity with the regulatory or legislative processes related to healthcare in Taiwan
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills (must also be fluent in English)
- Proven ability to work independently, manage relationships, and deliver quality outputs on tight timelines