GiveWell
Global health and development
SeniorVaccinationResearcher
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“Senior Vaccination Researcher at GiveWell. Skills: quantitative research, cost-effectiveness analysis, global health, vaccination programs. direct tens of millions of dollars annually to the most cost-effective vaccination programs. increase coverage of routine immunization in children under the age of two in areas with high burden of vaccine-preventable disease”
What You'll Achieve.
save and improve lives on a global scale; identify and fund outstanding giving opportunities; direct funding to the most impactful and cost-effective programs
Industry & Context.
problem-solving
international site visits and conferences (on average 1-2 per year), attend whole-org and department retreats 3 times per year, work internationally on a case-by-case basis, work flexibly, work remotely, work from the office, visa sponsorship for US work visa, relocation expenses
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Senior Researcher posting expertise
Nice to Have
deep expertise in this area
What You'll Do.
direct tens of millions of dollars annually to the most cost-effective vaccination programs
increase coverage of routine immunization in children under the age of two in areas with high burden of vaccine-preventable disease
support targeted outreach and mobile vaccination
demand-side incentives
and support for malaria vaccine rollout
expand into new areas such as campaigns
subsidizing vaccine procurement
surveillance and outbreak response
conduct research and external analysis to address uncertainties
rigorous monitoring and evaluation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work with other team members; bond with other team members
Communication Scope
communication
Full Job Description
GiveWell is a research organization that identifies and funds cost-effective giving opportunities, focusing on global health and well-being. Our work is funded by tens of thousands of donors who rely on our research to inform their giving. We’ve grown from directing $1.5 million in 2010 to directing more than $400 million in 2025. Summary GiveWell is seeking a Senior Vaccination Researcher to help us direct tens of millions of dollars annually to the most cost-effective vaccination programs that we can find. You will have an outsized influence on our funding decisions and help us save and improve lives on a global scale. Our vaccination grantmaking is focused on increasing coverage of routine immunization in children under the age of two in areas with high burden of vaccine-preventable disease. This has included supporting targeted outreach and mobile vaccination, demand-side incentives, and support for malaria vaccine rollout. In the future, we may expand into new areas such as campaigns, subsidizing vaccine procurement, supply chain support, surveillance and outbreak response, and R Brooklyn, NYC; or London, UK. We'll cover relocation expenses for candidates who wish to move to any of our physical office locations. International work: We are happy to employ staff internationally on a case-by-case basis. Flexibility: We support and encourage flexible working, including flexible hours, working remotely, and working from the office when you choose. The majority of our staff, including senior management, work flexibly in one way or another. Visa Sponsorship: If you want to work in the United States and need a work visa, we’ll do our best to sponsor it (and also cover up to 100% of relocation expenses on a case-by-case basis). Please note that government entities ultimately dictate our ability to sponsor visas. Travel: Research team members are sometimes required to attend international site visits and conferences (on average 1-2 per year), with additional travel for t
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