About this role
About World Vision InternationalWorld Vision International (WVI) began emergency relief operations in Afghanistan in 2001 by addressing the urgent needs of children and families affected by natural disasters and decades of conflict. More than a decade later, World Vision Afghanistan’s (WVA) programs have expanded to development sectors such as health, nutrition, WASH, child protection, and education, empowering women to engage in civil and social change through interfaith partnership.WVA targets the most vulnerable in its interventions; including children, women, Internally Displace Persons (IDPs), and returnee refugees, as well as the most impoverished and marginalized families. These priorities have been chosen to contribute to our Goal of: “Improved survival and well-being of Afghan girls and boys, building the foundations for a better future for Afghan children and their communities.”Our work is well established in Herat, Badghis, Ghor, and Faryab provinces in the western region of Afghanistan. We work closely with all levels of society including children, parents, teachers, village councils, religious leaders, ministries, provincial departments, and other national and international agencies.Job DescriptionJob PorpuseThe Vaccinator is responsible for providing routine immunization services at the fixed health facility under the COVER Project, following the national Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) standards of theAfghanistan Ministry of Public Health. The position supports prevention of vaccine-preventable diseases by delivering safe and quality vaccination services, maintaining cold chain and vaccine management, ensuring accurate recording and reporting, and promoting immunization awareness among eligible populations, particularly women and children in underserved communities.Major Responsibilities·Assist on doing the clients triage·Responsible to provide IEC for the clients.·Manage cold chain system according to UNICEF protocols.·Conducting vaccination activities according to national immunization standards·Determines appropriate vaccine type and dose volume appropriate for each client.·Prepares site and administers oral, IM or IC vaccine per standard protocol.·Disposes of sharps in appropriate receptacle.·Documents vaccination on record and immunization card.·As vaccine preparer, will pre-fill syringes a few at a time, follow a strict protocol for labeling and handling prefilled syringes and keep supplies stocked.·Recognize, respond to, and alert emergency medical personnel of possible post vaccination reactions.·Responsible for entering vaccine lot numbers and other required information onto patient’s Immunization Card.·Counsel and educate patients, the family, and community about immunization and in relevant areas of healtha)Participate in EPI mass campaignsb)Supervise the volunteer’s activities at district level.c)Prepare inventory list on need base.d)Actively participation in community-based programe)Assist in dispensing medicine and other supplies to patients when it is requiredf)Ensure the patients understand how to properly use the prescribed medicinesg)Preparing requests for medicine and other nutrition supplies on weekly and timely basis.h)Preparing and submitting monthly reports of medicine and nutrition supplies consumption meeting the deadlinesi)Provide and support immunization services in the community for target groupsj)To ensure accurate registration and reporting of activities.k)Responsible to know the update national guides regarding the EPI program.l)Storage and look after vaccines and other EPI instrument in his area.m)Proper running of his area cold chain.n)Prepare and maintain the activity time table of the immunization activities.o)Arrange vaccination session according to the time tableHealth education session and pass health messages regarding EPI.Adhere to WV accountability standards.Ensure full compliance with WVI’s Accountability Frameworks, Safeguarding Policies, Code of Conduct, and donor requirements by actively participating in AAP mandatory trainings and integrating accountability mechanisms into all project activities.Conduct meaningful AAP community engagement and sensitization during field visits, including distribution of CFM cards to beneficiaries and facilitating awareness sessions on the feedback and complaints mechanism throughout project implementation.Job RequirementsRequired Experience and EducationAt least 2 year of professional experience working as a Vaccinator in a health facility, Mobile Health and Nutrition Team (MHNT), or similar immunization service setting. BPHS / EPHS.Practical experience in routine immunization service delivery, vaccine handling, and basic cold chain management is highly preferred.Minimum high school graduation (preferably health-related education).Completion of basic or initial immunization training or an equivalent certified EPI training is mandatory.Additional training in Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), cold chain management, or infection prevention is an advantage
