EPI Vaccinator (Roster)

Job Summary To contribute to a reduced morbidity and mortality associated with malnutrition, diseases and hazards resulting from deficient (or non-existing) health and nutrition services, environmental health conditions and protection environment in conflict-affected communities provinces – Afghanistan. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide EPI activities Prepare and implement a good micro plan for outreach and mobile programs under the supervision of Health Facility in charge and related supervisor Update the list of the EPI and MCH dropouts to follow them in outreach sessions Store, handle and maintain vaccines per Afghan N-EPI/UNICEF/WHO protocols Dispose of contaminated waste in a responsible manner to prevent exposure Maintain a high level of cold chain management all the time Respond immediately to any cold chain irregularity using local possibility including sending vaccines to other closest health facility with cold chain system Report immediately any irregularity of cold chain to supervisor Mobilize the community to immunize their children and women of reproductive age (social mobilization) Provide health education to prevent dropout and increase coverage Understand and try to achieve the monthly and yearly coverage and EPI indicators. Identify and report problems that interfere in the delivery of services. Identify and prevent areas of missed opportunity within the health facility. Take part in any EPI programs and campaigns. Job Requirements Baccalaureate degree (12th graduated) and EPI certificate. 1 year of relevant experience in immunization. Pashto and Dari skills are required. Work experience in Health as emergency response projects is preferable. Previous experience working for an international NGO is preferable. Commitment to INTERSOS principles. Comply with all relevant INTERSOS policies and procedures.