EPI Officer Job at International Rescue Committee

EPI Officer Job at International Rescue Committee… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at International Rescue Committee.

Descriptions;

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.

Responsibilities:

• Supervising all EPI and Covid-19 vaccination activities at a designated health facility and during the outreaches.
• Ensure that all mothers and caregivers are understand adverse event following Immunization.
• Ensure that cold chain is maintained at the EPI Store.
• Collect data in link with vaccination activities and submit to M&E or team leader.
• Follow-up adverse event following immunization (AEFI) among vaccinated children and clients who received Covid-19 vaccines.
• Identifying and managing as appropriate, the defaulter tracing ways/mechanism together with the CHPOs to achieve low dropout rates.
• Responsible for supervision of Immunization clinics and vaccine administration.
• Ensuring that all required indicators are followed up on regular manner and various interventions put in place to ensure good immunization coverages.
• Performing Covid-19 vaccine and other RI vaccines forecasting and ordering from the Regional DVI/NVIP store.
• Conducting regular training session for refugee staff on basic nursing care/management of various ward cases, charting and vaccination.
• Giving regular health education to caregiver and clients on various immunization issues.
• Compiling and timely submitting all relevant immunization reports using whichever reporting tools adopted by the organization or programs.
• Monitoring and supervising proper usage of supplies at the assigned EPI departments or units.
• Taking care of equipment to ensure they are maintained in good condition and submit regular inventory report and vaccines stocks of the same to the supervisor.
• Ensuring that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths are properly recorded as they occur.
• Supervising the EPI nurse /incentive staff working in EPI at a designated Health facility.
• Providing clear handover reports when going for leave.
• Together with the facility incharges, organize for adequate clinic or EPI coverage when required.
• Support the surveillance officer in surveillance for notifiable diseases.
• Preparing budgets and proposal in conjunction with the health manager.
• Carrying out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Health Nursing from KMTC or a diploma in nursing from a recognized nursing training institution.
• Be registered and have a valid license from the Nursing Council of Kenya

Required Experience & Competencies

• At least 2 years working experience in a MCH and immunization clinic setup.
• Computer literate.
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach local staff and community workers.
• Experience in implementing child health and immunization interventions in hard-to-reach populations.
• Experience in rolling out social behavior change strategy in vulnerable populations.
• Team player and cultural sensitivity is required.
• Training on Immunization and IDSR is key.
• Fluency in Turkana/Somali will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Application Deadline: 15th June 2022.