Vaccinator

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/regional coordinator, 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.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Provide routine immunization and polio vaccines to eligible children and women at fixed, outreach, and mobile sessions in line with MoPH/EPI guidelines.

• Screen children and women for due or missed vaccinations and ensure completion of doses according to the national schedule.

• Conduct community sensitization and health education on vaccine‑preventable diseases and the importance of routine immunization.

• Engage families, community mobilizers, and local leaders to address refusals and improve immunization uptake.

• Implement session plans and micro‑plans for fixed and outreach immunization activities in coordination with the health facility team.

• Maintain accurate EPI registers and tracking tools, including line listings, defaulter and absent lists.

• Ensure vaccine safety and cold chain maintenance, including temperature monitoring, VVM checks, and reporting of any cold chain issues.

• Respond promptly to cold chain irregularities and report concerns to the health facility in charge or supervisor.

• Accurately record and report vaccination data using approved tools (paper registers, Kobo) and submit timely monthly activity reports.

• Adhere to infection prevention and control (IPC) standards, uphold professional conduct.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the line supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery, Laboratory, Pharmacy from an accredited academic institution with one (1) year of relevant professional experience.

           or

• High school diploma with a valid certificate for the three-month initial MOPH/EPI immunization training with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience in relevant vaccination and outreach health promotive and preventive activities.

• Completion of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH)/EPI initial three‑month immunization training is required. Participation in vaccination refresher training is an added advantage.

• Previous experience in an international organization is an advantage.

• Experience of working in a medical emergency / Trauma department will be an advantage.

Skills:

• Proficient in basic clinical practices, including infection prevention and control (IPC), vaccination procedures, surveillance data collection, and health education.

• Ability to work effectively with partners, and community members to support immunization activities and service uptake.

• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments.

• Strong communication and facilitation skills

• Willingness to work long hours and weekends when necessary.

Languages:

• For all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

• Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.

• Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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/regional coordinator.

VALUES - All our client 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:

• 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 actions and delegated work.

• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
  
  

This role has no team management responsibility.

• Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications in hard copies.

• Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

• Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill in their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.

• Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.