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 Requirement
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