Job Description

Title: EPI Supervisor

Company Name: Friendship

Vacancy: --

Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Published: 13 Nov 2024

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Plan, implement, and monitor the EPI activities at the health center and surrounding areas to ensure effective immunization coverage for all eligible populations.
∎ Develop and maintain a schedule for immunization sessions, ensuring accessibility for remote communities.
∎ Train and mentor health care staff on EPI protocols, vaccine storage, handling, administration, and documentation.
∎ Organize regular workshops and refresher courses to enhance the skills of the immunization team.
∎ Promote immunization awareness and education within the community through outreach programmes, health talks, and collaboration with local leaders.
∎ Address community concerns and misconceptions about vaccines to improve acceptance and participation.
∎ Collect, analyze, and report immunization data to the Health Coordinator and relevant health authorities.
∎ Maintain accurate records of vaccinations, stock levels, and coverage rates, ensuring timely reporting as per national guidelines.
∎ Conduct regular audits of immunization services to ensure compliance with national standards and identify areas for improvement.
∎ Monitor vaccine cold chain management and ensure that all vaccines are stored and transported under appropriate conditions.
∎ Collaborate with local health authorities, NGOs, and community organizations to enhance immunization services and support.
∎ Participate in health campaigns and initiatives aimed at improving overall community health.
∎ Respond promptly to vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks, coordinating vaccination campaigns as necessary.
∎ Prepare and implement contingency plans for immunization services during emergencies.
∎ Develop Immunization Schedules: Create a comprehensive immunization schedule that aligns with national guidelines and addresses the needs of the local population.
∎ Resource Allocation: Identify and allocate necessary resources, including vaccines, equipment, and staff for immunization sessions.
∎ Conduct Training Sessions: Organize and facilitate training sessions for healthcare staff on immunization best practices, including vaccine administration and cold chain management.
∎ Community Awareness Campaigns: Plan and execute community outreach activities to raise awareness about the importance of immunization and available vaccines.
∎ Engage Local Leaders: Collaborate with community leaders and organizations to promote vaccination and address any concerns or misconceptions within the community.
∎ Maintain Immunization Records: Ensure accurate documentation of vaccinations administered, including patient information, vaccine types, and dosages.
∎ Data Analysis: Analyze immunization data to assess coverage rates, identify trends, and prepare reports.
∎ Conduct Quality Audits: Perform regular audits of immunization practices, vaccine storage conditions, and data management processes to ensure compliance with national standards.
∎ Monitor Cold Chain Management: Oversee the cold chain process, ensuring vaccines are stored and transported at the correct temperatures to maintain efficacy.
∎ Develop and implement emergency response plans for immunization services during outbreaks or natural disasters.
∎ Liaise with Local Health Officials: Work closely with local health authorities to align immunization strategies with public health goals and initiatives.
∎ Co-ordinate and co-operate health coordinator and deputy programme manager in maintaining quality immunization services at the health facilities.
∎ Any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
∎ DMF from a government-recognized institute with valid BMDC registration or Bachelors in Public Health or a related field. Certification in Immunization would be an advantage.
∎ Minimum of 2 years of experience in immunization programmes, public health, or community health, preferably in remote or underserved areas. Knowledge or familiarity with IPC guidelines, protocols, and best practices in refugee settings.
∎ Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train and educate healthcare workers and community members, considering potential language and cultural barriers.
∎ Languages: Proficiency in English and local languages is preferred for effective communication.
∎ Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse communities and refugee populations.
∎ PSEAH and Child Safeguarding Policies: Sound knowledge on PSEAH and child safeguarding policies.
∎ Responsible for:
∎ Programmeme Management:
∎ Plan, implement, and monitor the EPI activities at the health center and surrounding areas to ensure effective immunization coverage for all eligible populations.
∎ Develop and maintain a schedule for immunization sessions, ensuring accessibility for remote communities.
∎ Staff Training and Capacity Building:
∎ Train and mentor health care staff on EPI protocols, vaccine storage, handling, administration, and documentation.
∎ Organize regular workshops and refresher courses to enhance the skills of the immunization team.
∎ Community Engagement:
∎ Promote immunization awareness and education within the community through outreach programmes, health talks, and collaboration with local leaders.
∎ Address community concerns and misconceptions about vaccines to improve acceptance and participation.
∎ Data Management and Reporting:
∎ Collect, analyze, and report immunization data to the Health Coordinator and relevant health authorities.
∎ Maintain accurate records of vaccinations, stock levels, and coverage rates, ensuring timely reporting as per national guidelines.
∎ Quality Assurance:
∎ Conduct regular audits of immunization services to ensure compliance with national standards and identify areas for improvement.
∎ Monitor vaccine cold chain management and ensure that all vaccines are stored and transported under appropriate conditions.
∎ Collaboration with Stakeholders:
∎ Collaborate with local health authorities, NGOs, and community organizations to enhance immunization services and support.
∎ Participate in health campaigns and initiatives aimed at improving overall community health.
∎ Emergency Response:
∎ Respond promptly to vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks, coordinating vaccination campaigns as necessary.
∎ Prepare and implement contingency plans for immunization services during emergencies.
∎ Activities:
∎ Develop Immunization Schedules: Create a comprehensive immunization schedule that aligns with national guidelines and addresses the needs of the local population.
∎ Resource Allocation: Identify and allocate necessary resources, including vaccines, equipment, and staff for immunization sessions.
∎ Conduct Training Sessions: Organize and facilitate training sessions for healthcare staff on immunization best practices, including vaccine administration and cold chain management.
∎ Community Awareness Campaigns: Plan and execute community outreach activities to raise awareness about the importance of immunization and available vaccines.
∎ Engage Local Leaders: Collaborate with community leaders and organizations to promote vaccination and address any concerns or misconceptions within the community.
∎ Maintain Immunization Records: Ensure accurate documentation of vaccinations administered, including patient information, vaccine types, and dosages.
∎ Data Analysis: Analyze immunization data to assess coverage rates, identify trends, and prepare reports.
∎ Conduct Quality Audits: Perform regular audits of immunization practices, vaccine storage conditions, and data management processes to ensure compliance with national standards.
∎ Monitor Cold Chain Management: Oversee the cold chain process, ensuring vaccines are stored and transported at the correct temperatures to maintain efficacy.
∎ Develop and implement emergency response plans for immunization services during outbreaks or natural disasters.
∎ Liaise with Local Health Officials: Work closely with local health authorities to align immunization strategies with public health goals and initiatives.
∎ Co-ordinate and co-operate health coordinator and deputy programme manager in maintaining quality immunization services at the health facilities.
∎ Any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
∎ Skill and Competencies:
∎ Education:
∎ DMF from a government-recognized institute with valid BMDC registration or Bachelors in Public Health or a related field. Certification in Immunization would be an advantage.
∎ Experience:
∎ Minimum of 2 years of experience in immunization programmes, public health, or community health, preferably in remote or underserved areas. Knowledge or familiarity with IPC guidelines, protocols, and best practices in refugee settings.
∎ Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train and educate healthcare workers and community members, considering potential language and cultural barriers.
∎ Languages: Proficiency in English and local languages is preferred for effective communication.
∎ Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse communities and refugee populations.
∎ PSEAH and Child Safeguarding Policies: Sound knowledge on PSEAH and child safeguarding policies.
∎ Read Before Apply
∎ “FRIENDSHIP is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults, and employees, Donors, visiting Doctors, visiting Journalists, visitors, beneficiaries including communities where we work and volunteers/interns. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with, has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure fully include background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding.  FRIENDSHIP is an equal opportunity employer and will do everything possible to ensure that those who are suitable to work within our values and beliefs are recruited to work for us. Any personal persuasion will result in a disqualification of candidature”.
∎ Photograph must be enclosed with the resume.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Company Information:
∎ Friendship
∎ K-14/2A, Baridhara North Road (Kalachadpur), Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh
∎ https://friendship.ngo/

Address::
∎ K-14/2A, Baridhara North Road (Kalachadpur), Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh
∎ https://friendship.ngo/

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 19 Nov 2024

Category: NGO/Development