Save The Children Regional Routine Immunization Specialist Jobs 2021 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. Save The Children Ethiopia looking for “Regional Routine Immunization Specialist”. Applicants with a degree in Bachelor Degree may apply on or before 21st Dec 2021.
Save the Children has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years. With the formation of the independent Republic of Ethiopia in July 2011, Save the Children established a Country Office and has staff working all over the country to help build government institutions. Save the Children has maintained its presence in Ethiopia despite significant challenges in the operating environment by adopting a flexible approach to its work with the Government of Ethiopia.
Save The Children Regional Routine Immunization Specialist Jobs 2021
The Save The Children has published a job vacancy announcement on 11th Dec 2021 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Regional Routine Immunization Specialist to be based in Gambela, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | Save The Children |
| Position | Regional Routine Immunization Specialist |
| Location | Gambela, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 21st Dec 2021 |
Save The Children Job Vacancy 2021
Duties and Responsibilities: Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Regional and MCHD/ EPI unit, the Regional Immunization Specialist will support the region, Zones, woreda or districts and PHCU in planning, preparation, training, logistics, monitoring and assessment for the immunization program focusing on selected high priority areas, this will include;
- Coordinate for operationalizing RED activities at district or woreda and PHCU level, micro plans for the routine immunization (RED micro planning) special focus on identification of high-risk areas and unimmunized children’s, vaccine and supplies planning, outreach vaccination, social mobilization, supportive supervision, review meeting, and reporting.
- Strictly follow and support woredas to conduct bottom up microplanning as planned.
- Assess EPI related training needs for regional, zonal, woreda, and HF EPI managers/focals/ service providers and provide training and orientation on immunization program, RED, MLM, IIP, IRT and recent directions and new vaccines at all level
- Conduct and coordinate regular field visits to provide post training follow up and integrated/joint supportive supervision to HC and HP. S/he will document findings and recommendations of field visits for follow-up action points
- Facilitating and coordination between district health, schools, NGOs, religious organizations, private clinics and other partners to ensure every child gets immunization
- Facilitate and conduct advocacy visit and coordinate social mobilization activities to schools, kebele leaders, HDA, HEW to enhance immunization service demand,
- Facilitate/coordinate advocacy events/ workshops/visits to routinely influence political leaders to allocate domestic resources for immunization and support equitable delivery of service across the region
- support celebration of key global/national moments such as African Vaccination Week to orient, sensitize, and influence decision makers to prioritize immunization program as well as to use the key moment as an opportunity to reach un vaccinated children in the region will quality vaccination
- Monitor immunization performance and improve quality of routine immunization data at regional, ZHD, Woreda Health Office and PHCU levels by providing technical skill in managing. Coordinate/support establishment or strengthening of Quality Improvement team at HCs to ensure immunization data quality in the PHCU
- Ensure regular monitoring (completeness & timelines) of administrative EPI data and provide feedback to HF and Woreda Health Office.
- Conduct periodic supervisions and monitoring’s using the standard cheek list and provides necessary feedbacks, correction to the districts/ sub districts focus on routine immunization.
- Facilitate EPI review meeting at ZHD, WorHO level and PHCU to discuss key program success, challenges, and solutions.
- Conduct regular VPD surveillance (AFP, Measles and other VPD) in collaboration with PHEM structures at ZHD, WorHO and PHCU
- Ensure the operationalization of COVID 19 precautions during immunization services provision
- Support COVID19 vaccine rollout in the region
- Facilitate and monitor timely budget utilization and liquidation of immunization budgets
- Under take additional assignment or tasks of the departments
- Summit monthly report to Region and Save the Children
Position in Organization:
- Location: Gambella
- Employee Status: Fixed Term
- Closing Date: Dec 21, 2021
Qualification:
- Medical/Public Health or related degree with specialized training (Masters) in public health.
Experience:
- Over 5 years’ experience in public health programs, preferably in Immunization and vaccine preventable disease surveillance. Experience with community based EPI interventions. Previous experience in organizing standard EPI trainings; TOT in IIP, Cold chain users, etc. are required. Prior experience of implementing or supporting routine immunization programs at least from woreda level to higher in a developing region. Previous experience in quantitative and qualitative assessments and data analysis is essential.
How to Apply Save The Children Regional Routine Immunization Specialist Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=210008SJ
The Closing Date: 21st Dec 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | ethiopia.savethechildren.net |
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