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
More Information
- Address Gambela
- Experience Level Junior
- Total Years Experience 0-5
- Qualification BA/BSc