BHC Vaccinator (Maternity Cover - Local Recruitment)

Job Summary Job Purpose To support the Integrated Nutrition Health and MHCP response in term of vaccination and follow up of under 2 year children and eligible women in high risky provinces of Afghanistan Objective 1: To provide vaccination for all eligible children and women Implement and observe national guidelines and norms on EPI Determine appropriate vaccine type and dose volume for each client Carry out vaccination of children and women according to guidelines. Organize the follow up vaccination consultations if needed Recognize, respond, and alert emergency medical personnel of possible post vaccination reactions. Fill out tally sheets of vaccination on a daily basis Document vaccinations on register and immunization cards for each patient. Refer mothers of reproductive age and children ANC/PNC service if necessary Support promoters with health education and counseling on vaccines and their importance. Support team in ensuring timely and high quality reports Objective 2: Storage and Transportation of Vaccines Ensure vaccines are stored in adequate conditions respecting hygiene, temperature and AAH storage regulations Verify quality of vaccinations and reject damaged or compromised vaccines Ensure expiry dates of vaccines are respected. Ensure cold chain of vaccines from AAH stock or health facility to field site. Before leaving the office ensure that all materials are ready After the field visit, clean and prepare equipment for following day Objective 3: Represent AAH Behave in a professional manner, which is representative of AAH. Respect the principals and values of AAH Respect the AAH charter Objective 4: Prepare all the material /Reporting tools and documentation Before leaving the office ensure all the material is ready and active (relevant equipment’s, registers, nutritional supplies, medicines…). Keep all items in the field very well and after the field visit, clean and prepare the using in coming day. Update all reporting tools on daily basis. Keep and maintain a good filing system for all documents Prepared the reports (Daily, Weekly and monthly) according to the standard reporting tools. Assist line supervisor on performing other duties assigned by the organization. Job Requirements SKILLS & EXPERIENCES REQUIRED FOR THE JOB Education (if relevant) and experiences expected Graduated from recognized health institute (vaccinator, nurse, midwife …) At least 3 years experiences in the EPI field Technical skills Team-building and training skills. Independent, critical mind and pro-activity Strong analytical skills. Good organization, planning, and reporting skills. High flexibility to travel to different provinces and districts where ACF has active operations. Knowledge of locations and communities is a plus. Capable of working under stressful situation. Ability to take initiative and prioritize multiple tasks with minimum supervision. Good strategic and analytical ability with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to engage in and promote effective collaboration within and outside ACF to achieve shared goals and optimize results. Required skills Creativity and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong negotiation skills Enhanced mobilisation and communication skills Languages Fluent in Dari and Pashto (Written, spoken, Read) Basin in English (Witten, Spoken, Reading)