Immunization Project Officer

Project implementation 

• Support the development of detail work plan, for immunization strengthening project
• Provide technical assistance for Woreda health office and health facilities in the development of woreda level immunization micro plans
• Closely work with the Immunization Strengthening Project Manager and SBCC Officer to come up with culturally appropriate EPI messages to raise awareness of community members on EPI
• Facilitate/support procurements specified in the project documents are planned, requested, purchased and delivered on a timely manner. Provide technical assistance and organize logistics support for Woreda Health Office/ARRA in the refugee camps in the planning and implementation of Sub National and National Immunization activities or campaigns
• Coordinate with government, and project partners working on EPI at the different levels through organizing woreda level EPI taskforce meetings.
• Organize, support/facilitate trainings for HWs, HEWs, CVs, teachers, PTAs and other community members, on immunization, and community mobilization
• Support documentation of EPI activities through provision of recording and reporting formats (EPI and outreach monitoring charts, tally sheets, and refrigerator temperature monitoring sheets)
• Work on special emphasis on awareness raising, social mobilization and community empowerment strategies to reinforce the community`s role in supporting immunization activities
• Build capacity of community structures at grass root level to support EPI activities in the implementation woredas
• Organize review meetings with the woreda health office/ARRA to review the activities of HWs/HEWs and CVs as well as for experience sharing and reflective learning
• Organize/conduct regular supportive supervisions to review and support the EPI activities of the HWs/HEWs and CVs
• Ensure all project interventions are implemented effectively and efficiently as per the project document
• Implement and monitor the project`s activities according to work plans and budgets
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

• Prepare, review and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of the project on a timely manner to the Immunization Strengthening Project manager
• Support during the planning and implementation of project related surveys and studies
• Document, organize, and share the proceedings and reports of all trainings/ capacity building workshops and project related meetings with the project manager;
• In collaboration with the Immunization Strengthening Project Manager assist the development of articles, case studies or other written materials regarding best practices, lessons learned etc.
• Document experiences and challenges encountered in the process of project implementation: capacity building, provision of technical support and demand creation
• Conduct regular supportive and joint supportive supervisions to project sites with respective government partners
• Plan and facilitate regularly scheduled reviews of projects with ARRA/ woreda health office heads/experts and HWs/HEWs, and community volunteers, community influential leaders in the implementation areas

Job Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing or Public Health or health related fields
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant work experience (3 years` experience for degree and 5 years for diploma holders) in the area child health and immunization
• Trainings on IIP, Immunization Cold chain users, and Immunization MLM trainings and INGO work experience is an asset
• Solid understanding of the Ethiopian health policy and strategies, as well as the health sector transformation plan and the health extension platform
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Prior working experience with NGOs especially focusing on immunization program implementation, training and capacity building activities
• Good command in written and spoken English.
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours.
• Good command in the local language – Agnuwak, Nuer, and Amharic languages
• Commitment to Save the Children values

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en