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EPI Officer

Date Posted: Aug 01, 2022
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Job Detail

  • Location:
    Bamian
  • Type:
    Full Time/Permanent
  • Shift:
    First Shift (Morning)
  • Career Level:
    Experienced Professional
  • Positions:
    1
  • Vacancy number:
    BMN-EPIO-003
  • Experience:
    1 Year
  • Gender:
    Any
  • Salary:
    As per Company salary scale
  • Degree:
    MD Degree
  • Apply Before:
    Aug 08, 2022

About Agha Khan Health Services

Aga Khan Health Service, Afghanistan (AKHS,A), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a long-term partner of the ‘Ministry of Public Health, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’ for the implementation of “Basic Package of Health Services” in three provinces (Baghlan, Bamyan and Badakhshan), and implementation of Essential Package of  Hospital Service (EPHS) in Badakhshan and Bamyan province. AKHS-A is implementing three Community Midwifery Education Program Schools each in Bamyan, Badakhshan and Baghlan.

 

Job Description

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

  • Work with co-operative attitude and keep a high standard of quality
  • Develop spirit of co-operation and understanding among members of the organization
  • Responsible for the EPI activities of the project
  • Ensure that all supplies and vaccines are available in each health facility
  • Supervise, evaluate, and follow- up the activity and output of vaccinators in all health facilities and outreach activities
  • Ensure vaccination reports are prepared properly and submitted timely
  •  Actively participate with PEMT and provincial office of UNICEF and district EPI teams to develop plans for EPI activities of the catchment’s areas including micro plan.
  • Provide training courses to the vaccinators Technicians as well as conduct on the job trainings
  • Coordinate with PEMT and UNICEF to ensure vaccines/supplies are delivered to the health facilities on time.
  • To ensure a reliable cold chain is maintained in the main cold room as well as in all HFs'
  •  Coordinate with the concerned agencies on EPI related issues including NIDs.
  • Make sure that vaccinators maintain proper registration and documentation of EPI activities
  • Manage EPI databases and filing system.
  • Provide monthly EPI feedback to Health facilities.
  • Assist in quality data generation and quality data entry.
  • To be committed to reduce the impact on climate and the environment by setting goals for striving net-zero carbon operations.
  • Do any other tasks assign by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education:         

Medical Doctor

Work Experience:

  • One year experience of working in EPI program + two years supervisory
  • Familiarity with BPHS/EPHS

Skills:

  • Experience in conducting trainings and having communication skills is an asset.
  • English language is advantageous.                         

 Technical Skills:

  • MS, Office Package
  • Data analysis and report writing. 

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with above criteria are requested to send their Applications + CVs and clearly mention the job title and vacancy number in the subject line: (BMN-EPIO-003) otherwise their application will not be considered.

Aga Khan Health Service, Afghanistan strives to promote diversity as well as provide an equal employment opportunity to each candidate, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, language, marital status, origin, political affiliation, religion, sex, or social status'.

Aga khan Health Service- Afghanistan is an equal opportunities employer. Female are encouraged to apply.

AKHS is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to  reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We expect all staff to contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their roles. We encourage applicants with previous experience or an interest

 

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