Organization for Community Coordination and Development (OCCD) established and registered with Ministry of Economy in 2013, is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-political and independent organization. OCCD works in partnership with Government, development and implementing partners in Health, Education, Agriculture and Livestock, Research and Development

1. Planning and Coordination

• Develop and update the EPI micro‑plans for all health facilities under the project.
• Participate in all provincial‑level coordination meetings related to EPI activities.
• Coordinate closely with health facilities, community structures, and relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of immunization services.

2. Supervision and Support

• Provide regular supervision and technical support to EPI vaccinators across all health facilities.
• Ensure vaccinators follow MoPH guidelines, safety protocols, and reporting standards.
• Monitor the implementation of weekly and monthly immunization schedules.

3. Reporting and Documentation

• Collect, review, and compile monthly and quarterly EPI reports from all health facilities.
• Submit consolidated reports to the Health Manager in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and updated EPI records, including coverage data, vaccine utilization, and cold chain monitoring logs.
• Record and report measles cases and other vaccine‑preventable diseases as required.

4. Training and Capacity Building

• Facilitate and support training sessions on vaccine‑preventable diseases and EPI protocols.
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager on training needs, progress, and field observations.
• Support on‑the‑job coaching for vaccinators and community health workers.

5. Community Engagement

• Conduct community awareness sessions on vaccine‑preventable diseases, immunization benefits, and infection prevention.
• Lead community mobilization activities to increase vaccination uptake.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, elders, and local influencers.

6. Vaccine and Cold Chain Management

• Ensure timely distribution of vaccines to all health facilities.
• Monitor cold chain equipment and ensure temperatures are checked and recorded twice daily.
• Oversee vaccine forecasting, storage, stock management, and proper documentation.
• Ensure safe handling and administration of vaccines in line with MoPH standards.

7. Service Delivery Oversight

• Support and monitor the delivery of immunization services through:
  • Static vaccination sessions at health facilities
  • Outreach activities in communities
  • Mass vaccination campaigns
• Ensure immunization services are delivered safely to infants, children, and adults.

8. Information Sharing

• Ensure timely sharing of accurate, up‑to‑date information with the Health Manager and project team.

Contribute regularly to clinic and project reports as required.

• 5 years’ experience in similar role with a valid Vaccinator training Certificate
• Working experience with NNGO and INGOs in EPI services delivery

• Qualified health professional with solid background in primary and community health care
• Familiarity with national vaccine schedule and cold chain guidelines
• Excellent understanding of broad health issues within community
• Strong understanding of community, culture and customs
• Good understanding of local humanitarian context Fluency in local language. 
• Able to effective engage with the local community, including children
• Able to keep accurate records
• Able to establish good working relationships and positively contribute to a team
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles

OCCD maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and any conduct

incompatible with the aims and objectives of the organization. OCCD is equally committed to robust child safeguarding principles and ensuring a safe, respectful, and

ethical working environment for all.

All OCCD personnel, including applicants and selected candidates are expected to fully adhere to these standards at all times. As part of OCCD’s safeguarding and integrity

measures, all candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. These checks may include verification of past misconduct related to SEA, sexual

harassment, child safeguarding violations, corruption, academic credentials, and employment history. Candidates may also be required to provide additional information

during the selection process.

Interested candidates should submit their resumes along with the cover letter to recruitment-af@occd.org.af

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