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The Out reach Vaccinator is responsible for administering vaccines in accordance with the national immunization schedule to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases. Ensures vaccine supplies are available and kept in proper temperature, maintaining accurate immunization records, conducting community outreach and awareness sessions, and supporting both routine and campaign-based immunization activities, provides vaccination services considering humanitarian principles (Humanity, impartiality, Neutrality and independency), provides immunization services of targeted  group (women and children)
Ensures vaccine supplies are available and kept in proper temperature
Fills and submits monthly vaccine repot in MoPH/EPI reporting forms to CARE sub office.
Maintains filling system and keeps the records.
Requests vaccines as per guideline and catchment area population.
Keeps stock register to all vaccine supplies.
Perform any additional tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor
 

This includes to provide immunization services for the women and children in health facility and outreach area.

Monitor daily the temperature of vaccines .

Maintain the equipment of the outreach and in fixed vaccination center.

Provide good and respectful interaction with clients in outreach areas.
Ensure 100% adherence to safe injection practices when administering vaccines in outreach areas.
Properly dispose of needles and used materials in the safety box in outreach areas.
Educate clients about vaccines and emphasize the importance of keeping vaccination cards
Record vaccine temperatures on paper at the beginning and end of each day.
Document administered vaccines in the relevant registers and tally sheets in outreach areas.
Submit monthly reports to the designated supervisor on time in outreach areas.
Continuously improve professional skills and knowledge.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of the respective department.

Objective 2: Conduct outreach sessions and routing immunization in the outreach area of the BHC
1. Carry out outreach sessions in the outreach areas served by the BHC
2. Responsible for administering vaccines to individuals in the outreach areas of the BHC.
3. Ensure that the community receives regular immunizations to prevent the spread of diseases.
4.  Responsible for managing vaccination schedules and maintaining accurate records.
5.  Engage with the community to promote awareness of the importance of immunization
6. To trace the missed children, follow up the absentees of nutrition program and support the CHVs in referring the BNFs to the BHCs for multiple purposes.

Possession of a certificate of completion for the vaccination course.
Required qualities: friendliness, patience, and attentiveness.
Compliance with and respect for current applicable laws and regulations.

Prohibitions:

Representing the organization without the approval of the responsible authority.
Using the organization’s property or assets for personal gain.
Consuming narcotics, alcoholic beverages, or tobacco.
Violating any laws mentioned in the penal code.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Graduate from 12th class, preferred to higher educate (vaccinator, nurse, midwife).
At least 2 years of experience is required.
Administrative, management and organizational skills, including time management required.
Fluency in written and spoken local languages; 

Iniatil EPI training 

Knowledge of local environment and willingness and ability to travel to remote health facilities and villages;

Work Experience: 
• The Candidate must have at least two-years’relevant work experience in International NGOs and BPHS related health facilities or similar working context/environment. 
Languages Skills: 
• Fluency in spoken and written Dari and Pashtu is a requirement. English Language skills is a plus point.

Technical skills to provide effective safe motherhood services
Good team work spir
Excellent skills of problem solving and decision making 
Patient counseling and advice
Strong communication skills

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Submission Guideline:

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Psychoscial Counselor CARE- AF-1292- Ghazni) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at:  http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.