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Vaccinator (MHU)

Afghanistan

Opportunity Deadline

08/01/2024

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Job Description

16
VAC-11178
As per Salary Scale
3 Year
Male, Female, Both
Diploma

Location: Helmand and Kandahar

About CTG:

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Job Description:

Under the overall supervision of the National Health Operation Officer and direct supervision of the Medical Officer, the Incumbent will actively engage in community and facilitate community-based immunization activities inclusive of Routine Immunization, COVID-19 vaccination, risk communication and community engagement activities. S/he is expected to carry out her/his duties in accordance with strictest ethical standards and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

  1. Provide individual and group health education and awareness raising sessions on predetermined health promotion topics including, but not limited to prevention of malaria, vaccine-preventable diseases, malnutrition, maternal child health and WASH (Safe drinking water, hygiene, sanitation for those attending health facilities.
  2. Ensure delivery of routine immunization activities based on MoPH/WHO immunization policy strategy.
  3. Develop immunization microplan for outreach and mobile team in consultation with project health assistant/Provincial EPI manager (PEMT) on monthly/quarterly basis.
  4. To maintain an update list of the EPI and MCH dropouts to follow them in outreach and mobile sessions.
  5. To provide COVID-19 vaccines to migrants, IDPs and host community population in target provinces as available.
  6. Ensure safety of vaccines (observing VVMs), prevent vaccine wastage, regular record vaccine storage temperature, and strictly maintain cold chain system at all times.
  7. To respond immediately to any cold chain irregularity using local resources including transferring Vaccines to other closest health facility with cold chain system and report  to project Health Assistant.
  8. Timely prepare vaccines need request to PEMT, strictly maintain Infection Prevention protocols and attend the national EPI events as appropriate.
  9. Actively seek out communities in need of C-19 vaccines and other activities, including regular disease outbreak monitoring, collect statistical information, take part in the health awareness campaign, etc.
  10. To mobilize the community to immunize their children and women of reproductive age.
  11. Contribute to the consistent and accurate collection of data into the KOBO system—vaccinations and mobile clinic activities.
  12. Assist medical doctor in   identification, reviewing of the medical history, and reviewing of examination results during mobile clinic outreach and static border facility consultations.
  13. Participate in the preparation of the monthly and daily schedule of the mobile clinic in collaboration with local government stakeholders and the health cluster and partners.
  14. Maintain a daily checklist of all medical and delivery equipment and medicines to ensure that all medical kits are prepared and fully stocked, with all medical supplies organized, listed, and within the expiration period.
  15. Assist in the overall management of medicine stocks— record-keeping, standard reporting, and prepare medicine requisitions.
  16. Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery, Laboratory or Pharmacy from an accredited academic institution with One year of working experience,

Or

High School Diploma /Certificate in above field with three years of relevant experience.

Experience

  • experience in relevant vaccination and outreach health promotive and preventive activities
  • Having received the three months initial MOPH/ NEPI immunization training or at least the vaccinating refresher training is an advantage.
  • Previous experience in international organization is an advantage.
  • Knowledge and experience with working in the field and medical emergency department and Trauma management will be considered an advantage.
  • Effectively applies knowledge on clinical skills, bedside manner, infection control, administering medication, surveillance data collection, Health Education etc.
  • Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
  • Working in emergency and development project

SKILLS

  • Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments.
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with implementing partners.
  • Accuracy

Languages

Fluency in Pashtu

Working knowledge of Dari and English is required.

Speaking additional local languages are advantageous.

Note: Applications from qualified female candidates are encourage

Required Competencies:

  VALUES – All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
  • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators – Level 2 – G6 And Above

  • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
  • Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES – Behavioral indicators – N/A

  • Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
  • Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
  • Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
  • Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
  • Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

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