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Vaccinator

CTG
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Position Title: Vaccinator

2025-12-30    Kandahar     Full Time     197

Job Location: Kandahar
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Consultant
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per organization salary scale
Vacancy Number: VAC-42151
No. Of Jobs: 4
City: Maiwand and Ghorak Districts
Organization: CTG
Years of Experience: With 1 year of experience in relevant vaccination and outreach health promotive and preventive activities.
Contract Duration: 6 months
Gender: Male/Female
Education: Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery/Laboratory/Pharmacy from an accredited academic institution and/or having a valid certificate for the three-month initial MOPH/EPI immunization training.
Close date: 2025-12-30

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 Descriptions:

Under the overall supervision of the Senior/Program Associate (MHU) and direct supervision of the health facility in charge/Team Leader, and administrative supervision of relevant Heads of Sub Office, the Vaccinator will actively engage in community and facility-based immunization activities, inclusive of Routine Immunization, Polio, risk communication and community engagement activities. The vaccinator is expected to carry out his/her duties in accordance with the strictest ethical standards, building and maintaining partnerships with the government, international organizations, and non-governmental agencies, and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities. Deployment areas may include IDP settlements in rural or remote areas within the project scope.

Job Requirements:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

  • Conduct individual and group health education and awareness sessions on health promotion topics, including vaccine-preventable diseases such as Polio, Measles, and Tetanus, as well as Pneumonia, malnutrition, and maternal and child health. These sessions should be provided to individuals attending health facilities and during outreach activities.
  • Ensure delivery of routine immunization activities based on the MoPH/EPI immunization policy strategy.
  • Develop/maintain an up-to-date immunization micro plan for fixed and outreach in consultation with the health facility in charge and the community mobilizer on a monthly/quarterly basis.
  • To maintain an updated list of the EPI monitoring chart, map, absent list, stock book, and defaulter tracing registers to follow them in fixed and outreach sessions.
  • Develop daily and monthly immunization session plans for fixed/outreach sessions and maintain an up-to-date line listing of children under five/two within the catchment area.
  • To provide routine immunization vaccines to returnees, IDPs and the host community population in targeted areas.
  • Ensure safety of vaccines (observing VVMs), prevent vaccine wastage, regularly record vaccine storage temperature, and always follow up on the functionality of the cold chain equipment.
  • To respond immediately to any cold chain irregularity using local resources, including transferring Vaccines to the closest health facility with a cold chain system and report to the health facility in charge and the senior/program associate.
  • Timely preparation of the monthly vaccination report and vaccine requests based on the MVAR and VRF and follow up with the health facility in charge and relevant PEMT. Strictly maintain Infection Prevention Protocols and attend the EPI events as needed.
  • Actively seek out communities in need of routine and Polio vaccines and other activities, including regular disease outbreak monitoring, collect statistical information, take part in the health awareness campaign, etc.
  • To mobilize the community to immunize their children and women of reproductive age.
  • Contribute to the consistent and accurate collection of data into the KOBO system for fixed, outreach or VTT activities.
  • Provide complete, accurate and on-time monthly activity reports, entered daily into Kobo.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

  • Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery/Laboratory/Pharmacy from an accredited academic institution and/or having a valid certificate for the three-month initial MOPH/EPI immunization training.
  • With 1 year of experience in relevant vaccination and outreach health promotive and preventive activities.

Experience:

  • Having received the three-month initial MOPH/EPI immunization training. Receiving the vaccination refresher training is an advantage.
  • Previous experience in an 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 an 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

  • For all Applicants, fluency in Fluency in Dari and Pashto is required (oral and written).
  • Working knowledge of English required.
  • Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

 

Required Competencies

VALUES – All 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 - Behavioral indicators – Level 2 – G6 And Above

  • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration between 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. Explaining complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

 

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  • Click on the vacancy that you want to apply for.
  • Provide your current employment details, date that you are available from and salary expectations.
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