EPI Supervisor

Afghanistan Research, Development and Health Organization (ARDHO) is a non-governmental, non-political, non-for-profit and independent organization developed in 2019 by a group of community development and research specialists and registered with the Ministry of Economy (registration number: 4727). The aim of the organization is to contribute to the development of Afghanistan as an integral part of the international community. It envisages accomplishing its aims by building local capacities, generating evidence in various disciplines, promoting evidence-based best practices, and implementing developmental projects aimed at Community Development at the grass root level.

ARDHO services include planning of humanitarian and development projects, designing feasibility studies, and management of community-based interventions for the development of target communities through best practices. ARDHO considers a multi-sectoral approach to Community Development and hence ensures its services to be offered through an extended range of sectors spanning health, Nutrition, Research, Education, WASH, Food Security and livelihood.  It also tries to ensure that women empowerment, as a key cross-cutting issue, is at the center of Community Development. ARDHO has access to most of the provinces of Afghanistan with greatest acceptance.

Job Purpose:

Accountable to Deputy Technical Manager.

Assist in target setting, planning activities, training of the staff, ensuring regular supply, overseeing the implementation, finding the gaps, and trying to find proper solutions for an expanded program of immunization (EPI) and clinical laboratory activities.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervision of ARDHO vaccinators and laboratory technicians.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing an annual action plan for the supervision of all field activities based on the project's work plan.

• Assist with feasibility studies of the site as required.

• Survey on EPI target diseases in the target area.

• Obtain a clear picture of the essential technical and administrative needs of the facilities.

• Identify staff needs for training.

• Identify particular needs for logistics like vaccines, cold chain, laboratory equipment, etc.

• Ensure the health facilities have functional and proper vaccination units both in clinics and for outreach.

• Check related inventories and orders from the health facilities.

• Ensure that all laboratory supplies and vaccines are available in each health facility.

• Manage outreach vaccination program; regularly monitor the field activities.

• Supervise, evaluate, and follow- up on the activity and output of vaccinators in all health facilities and outreach activities.

• Ensure that the set norms and protocols are respected.

• Ensure lab and vaccination reports are prepared properly and submitted timely.

• Perform on-the-job training and refresher training for the staff.

• Coordinate training/capacity-building opportunities for vaccinators and laboratory technicians with other organizations.

• Conveys all instructions of the field office to the Health facilities.

• Conduct staff motivation.

• Conduct meetings with authorities, community leaders, elders, and head of households to improve community participation and indirect evaluation of the field activities.

• Assist with other staff in cases of disease outbreaks and immunization campaigns.

• Collect and compile activity reports and recommendations for field activities.

• To ensure inventory of all assets and maintain health facilities.

• Perform any other required project-related tasks.

Qualifications:

1. At least 2 years of proven experience at field EPHS/BPHS.

2. Medical Degree.

3. Strong communication skills.

4. Fluent in English, Pashto, and Dari with excellent speaking and writing skills.

5. Proficient computing skills – word processing, spreadsheet design, and presentations.

Other skills required:

1. Efficiency, result-oriented, and excellent management capabilities.

2. Ability of problem-solving and conflict resolution.

3. Capacity to perform effectively under pressure and harsh conditions; ability to handle.

4. confidential and politically sensitive issues responsibly and maturely.

5. Excellent capacity development and teamwork skills; cross-cultural and gender sensitivity.

6. Ability to travel throughout the country.

7. Respect the confidentiality of the organizatio

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

• Updated CV
• Cover Letter explaining their suitability for the position
• Copies of academic degrees and professional certificates
• Copy of National ID (Tazkira)

Applications must be submitted by email to hr@ardho

Email Subject:
EPI Supervisor– Badghis Province | Vacancy No: ARDHO-HR-VC-028

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written tests and interviews.

Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.