Table 3

List of experts interviewed

ExpertDesignationExperienceInstitution/dept.Role in VSC
E1Managing director
(national health mission)
14 yearsRank of Indian administrative services officer, MoHFW, GoIMonitoring and evaluation of entire vaccination program for framing vaccination policies
E2Director (drugs)23 yearsMoHFW, GOJIncharge of all state-level vaccine warehouse in Jharkhand state (India)
E3State immunization officer25 yearsMoHFW, GOJMonitoring and evaluation of entire vaccination program for executing vaccination policies in overall state
E4State-level WHO
representative
18 yearsWHOEnsuring WHO guidelines are being followed during vaccination drive in overall state and assisting state-level government bodies associated to vaccination
E5–E14District immunization
officers
8–12 yearsMoHFW, GOJMonitoring and evaluation of entire vaccination program for executing vaccination policies in overall district
E15–E24District-level WHO
representative
8–12 yearsWHOEnsuring WHO guidelines are being followed during vaccination drive in district level and assisting district-level government bodies associated with vaccination
E24–E30Vaccine cold chain
managers
8–12 yearsMoHFW, GOJInventory and associated data information systems management for the immunization programs at the district vaccine warehouse
Notes:

MoHFW: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; GoI: Government of India; GoJ: Government of Jharkhand

Source: Authors’ own work

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