Officer- Immunization

Job Description

Title: Officer- Immunization

Company Name: Save the Children

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Diploma

Diploma in Medical Technology (Laboratory), B.Sc. in Health Technology (Laboratory) or Similar discipline with valid registration under State Medical Faculty in Bangladesh

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• At least 2 years of experience working in a similar position

• Diploma in Medical Technology (Laboratory), B.Sc. in Health Technology (Laboratory) or Similar discipline with valid registration under State Medical Faculty in Bangladesh

• Proven ability to train and coach staff

• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions

• Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay in the field

• Commitment to and understanding Save the Children’s aims, values, and principles

• Demonstrable ability in report writing and excellent communication skills

• Computer literate

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

Contract Type: Contractual till 31 December 2026

The Opportunity

The Officer - Immunization is responsible for overseeing immunization activities at Save the Children’s Health operations in Cox’s Bazar Child Hospital. This includes delivering high-quality EPI services to the assigned population, ensuring proper vaccine storage and handling, maintaining accurate records. The role also involves collaborating with health teams to ensure coverage and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases among community. The position also will be responsible for laboratory testing, maintain quality assurance, supervise the laboratory assistant, ensure infection prevention and control (IPC) compliance, and maintain accurate records and reporting systems. Additionally, the incumbent coordinates with government immunization teams, supports SCI health programs in the targeted community, and engages with other humanitarian actors and local authorities to ensure the effective implementation of vaccination activities.