EPI Vaccinator (Local Announcement)

About the role

ACBAR, the Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development, is recruiting an EPI Vaccinator for a local announcement in Afghanistan. The role contributes to reducing morbidity and mortality linked to malnutrition, disease and hazards caused by weak health and nutrition services, environmental health conditions and protection risks in conflict-affected communities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) activities.
• Prepare and implement a good micro plan for outreach and mobile programmes under the supervision of the health facility in charge and the related supervisor.
• Update the list of EPI and MCH dropouts so they can be followed up in outreach sessions.
• Store, handle and maintain vaccines according to Afghan N-EPI/UNICEF/WHO protocols.
• Dispose of contaminated waste responsibly to prevent exposure.
• Maintain a high level of cold chain management at all times and respond immediately to cold chain irregularities, including sending vaccines to the nearest facility with a functioning cold chain.
• Report any cold chain irregularity to the supervisor.
• Mobilize the community to immunize its children and women of reproductive age, and provide health education to prevent dropout and increase coverage.
• Work toward the monthly and yearly coverage and EPI indicators, identify and report problems affecting service delivery, and prevent missed opportunities within the health facility.
• Take part in EPI programmes and campaigns.

Required profile

• Baccalaureate degree (12th grade) and an EPI certificate.
• 1 year of relevant experience in immunization.
• Pashto and Dari skills are required.
• Experience in health emergency response projects is preferable; previous experience with an international NGO is also preferable.
• Commitment to INTERSOS principles and compliance with its policies and procedures.

Applications are made through the online application form provided by the employer; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a test or interview.