VAC-14322 Vaccinator

Need Statement: Provinces in southern region has one of the poorest Routine
Immunization coverages over the recent past and most districts are categorized
as polio high risk. The sub-optimal routine immunization coverage contributes
significantly to the polio high risk status. Aside immunization, and due to
prolonged conflicts and inadequate access, deprivations for other health services
(especially children and women services) and in WASH, education etc have
further deteriorated the situation of children in the region. As a strategy to
achieve polio free status in the region and address key child survival
interventions, UNICEF has been implementing Integrated Service Delivery (ISD)
through routine Immunization strengthening, provision of safe drinking water,
education facilities etc. Through this agreement, UNICEF is supporting the
recruitment of 56
vaccinators for Kandahar and 50 vaccinators for Helmand for a 1 year period.
The objective is to accelerate coverage through enhanced vaccinations
outreaches and deployment of female vaccinators at fix sites across selected
health facilities in the 2 provinces.

Rational: Additional EPI vaccinators will assist the 2 provinces to fill in
existing gaps (based on the national policy and contextual situations) to help
reach more under 1-year children with EPI vaccines. Focus will be in many white
and underserved areas that are not currently reached. This support will thus
complement the existing vaccination activities for both BPHS and Non-BPHS
facilities and all salaries/allowances of the additional vaccinators will be
based on existing policies. The outreach vaccinators will also be provided with
a motorbike from other funding sources to enable uninterrupted implementation
of planned sessions.

While determining number and locations of additional vaccinators,
following factors were taken into consideration-

·Total
no of vaccine administered per site per day.

·Government
regulation of minimum no of vaccinator per site.

·Considering
formidable no of female beneficiaries, adding female vaccinators.

·White
areas

·Areas
that need outreach vaccination.

• Conduct of vaccination session
• Micro-plan (MP) development
• Quality vaccination services
• Effective vaccine and data management

Health education and awareness to caregivers/mother 

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Values

Inclusion and respect for diversity respects
and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and
inclusion wherever possible.

Integrity and transparency maintain 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.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 1

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 action and delegated work.

Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open
communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and
motivational way.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to
this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.  

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·Education:

·Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery/Laboratory/Pharmacy
or related filed from an accredited academic institution with 6 months
experience.

·Experience:

·At least 6 months 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.

·Willingness to work long hours and weekends when
necessary.

·Languages:

·Fluency in Dari and Pashto

·Working knowledge of English