VAC-9842 National Field Coordination Officer / Immunization

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1. Support planning and coordination of Migration Health Unit (MHU) immunization program and operations in all provinces.

2. Provide technical support, guidance, and supervision to MHU field team in all field related to vaccination and routine immunization.

3. Coordinate all required services within MHU (Health Operation support, Health Information Management & Reporting, Capacity building, Coordination and Health Partnership engagement) in south region provinces.

4. Follow the Expanded Programs for Immunization (EPI) activities and special focus on the implementation of the EPI new projects that recently MHU/IOM engaged in south and Estearn region provinces.

5. Support the National Programme Officer (MHU/Immunization) , in the recruitment and deployment of MHU staffing in all provincesother in coordination with other MHU senior team, and field sub office.

6. Follow-up the implementation of the vaccination and routine immunization projects at the provinces in collaboration and liaison with the Regional Health Cluster and the local Provincial Public Health Director (PPHD) of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and other partners.

7. Participate in key coordination forums at Provincial level such as Regional Cluster meetings, Provincial Public Health Coordination Committee (PPHCC), EPR meetings and other coordination platforms as relevant in the region.

8. Supervise, lead, guide and support the senior Program assistants (MHU) and the MHU focal points, thereby enabling them to fulfil their roles and responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner.

9.  Monitor vaccination and routine immunization activities, regular check the M&E data quality and implement M&E learning, raising all deviations to MHU Management with corrective measures. Provide timely feedback to the senior Program assistants (MHU and the MHU focal points related to key finding during the monitoring and supervision visits.

    

10. Undertake duty travel, as required and in line with prevailing security restrictions, related to vaccination and routine immunization project implementation and oversight, staff training, and liaison with partners in the provinces.

11. Ensure in coordination with DTM unit the implementation of population mobility mapping (PMM) exercise in targeted provinces., including TORs elaboration, assessment, reporting and dissemination to key stakeholders.

12. Lead the project assessments and research in the provinces.

13. Take part in all regional and provincial technical and admin meetings in south region and provide feedback to provincial public health assistants, MHU focal points and IOM health team in Kabul.

    Ensures data collection and use are maintained in the provinces in the light of data integrity and security policies.
    
    

Other Functions:

Other tasks assigned by his/ her supervisor.

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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: 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural 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.
• MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Level 2
  
  
• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Other

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

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Education:

• University Degree in Medicine, Public Health or related field with two years' experience.

• Master’s degree in medicine, Public Health or related field. 

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of managerial experience in public health programme.

• Working experience in health projects would be on advantage.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office software applications (Excel, Word, Outlook Explorer, Power Point, Access)

• Flexibility and ability to work with minimal supervision under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

• Ability and willingness to travel inside Afghanistan and overseas as requested.

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SKILLS:

• Excellent Communications Skills

• Advocacy and negotiations Skills

• Excellent interpersonal.

Languages

• Fluency English (oral and written).

•  Working knowledge of Dari or Pashto

Note: Applications from qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Other

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

VII. METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants are invited to send curriculum vitae along with educational certificates, through ACBAR website by Close of Business (CoB) 04June 2023 latest, applications with incomplete information/documents will not be considered. Also, please take note that IOM does not accept hard copies.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your application is accurate.

Campaigning for a candidate can be grounds for disqualification.

Posting period:

From: 21. 05 .2023 to 04.06. 2023  

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.