Vaccinator

The Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne and an office in Zurich, is the leading Swiss child rights organisation with more than 2000 employees worldwide. We stand together with children to uphold their rights, protect their lives and improve their well-being. We achieve this through innovative programmes focused on health, migration and access to justice, specially designed to have a positive and sustainable impact.

Tdh has been working in Afghanistan since 1995 and carry out projects related to Child Protection, Mother and Child health and Livelihood Programs in Kabul, Balkh, Kunar and Nangarhar provinces

Job Summary :

The Vaccinator is responsible for managing and administering vaccines for the targeted age groups of the population, including children and pregnant women, in targeted areas of the targeted province, in accordance with the MoPH guidelines and protocols.

Main responsibilities:

• The vaccinator will provide regular report of the vaccination and submit to the provincial stakeholders through proper channeled of the organization.

• The vaccinator will maintain the EPI supply chain management of the vaccines and develop the micro plan for the vaccination program

• The vaccinator will administer all types of vaccines to target groups including children and women as per the MoPH guidelines at health facility and outreach areas

• Will develop the micro-plan for administration of the vaccines.

• Will store, handle and maintain vaccines per National EPI protocols

• To maintain the cold chain system of the vaccines as per the MoPH/N-EPI guidelines

• To develop monthly reports of the vaccine program

• To maintain the HMIS tools of MoPH while administrating the vaccines to the targeted age groups.

• To do close follow up of the dropout age groups.

• To have good coordination with local communities, CHWs and FHAGs for finding of absent age groups

• To impart health education to women while attending health facilities for vaccination services about the importance of vaccines.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Education :

12th class graduate with initial immunization training from MoPH/NEPI; graduation from a recognized intermediate medical institute with an initial immunization certificate will be preferred.

Experience / Skills :

• Minimum 3 years' experience as vaccinator in BPHS or other health facilities.

• Preference will be given to local candidates who meet the required criteria and successfully complete the full recruitment process; however, being a local candidate alone does not provide any advantage.

• Able to prepare, handle, and administer vaccines (oral and injectable).

• Ensure safe injection practices and prevent needle-stick injuries.

• Be able to Monitor and maintain vaccine temperatures using thermometers or vaccine carriers.

• Able to Identify and respond to cold chain breaches.

• Able to Conduct routine and campaign-based immunization sessions.

• Able to Educate caregivers and communities on the importance of vaccines.
  

Languages:

Written and Spoken fluency in Local languages.

Tdh General Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies :

• Commits to promoting and complying with the Global Code of Conduct, systematically reporting any violations of the Code through Tdh's formal reporting mechanisms and dealing with any violations of procedures and processes appropriately.

• Raises awareness of the Foundation of the risks of policy non-compliance, violence and abuse, and related rights, towards children, community members and our own employees.

• Undertakes to comply with key ethical policies and guidelines, including the Safeguarding Policy, the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and other policies related to the prevention of terrorist financing and criminal activities, as well as workplace behavior.

• Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behavior, in full compliance with the Code of Conduct, and always respecting established procedures and processes.

• Commits to developing a compliant and enlightened management culture within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

References :

Please note that all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and checks (criminal record and anti-terrorism funding check). Terre des hommes will ask the Human Resources of previous organisations to provide references on any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment as well as fraud and corruption, during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left employment.

Procedure:

Only complete applications (updated and accurate CV + covering letter) received through Tdh online application platform will be processed. It is essential that all information provided is complete, truthful and verifiable, as any discrepancies may affect your eligibility in the recruitment process.

Additional documents (diplomas, work certificates, etc.) will be requested at a later date. 

Please note that

• Only applications submitted through the online platform will be considered. Applications submitted by email, in person, or through other means will not be accepted.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

• Tdh upholds the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any harm, abuse, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults by staff, representatives, or partners.

• Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Tdh values the diversity, perspectives and contributions each individual brings to the team. 

• Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply through the Tdh online application platform via the following link:https:https://jobs.tdh.org/en-GB/jobs/internal/a9e6350f-7c9e-4eac-8f7c-1fee95ac15eb