Vacancy Announcement<\/p>\n
Vaccinators (8 positions)<\/p>\n
Organization\tGREDO\u2013 Gargaar Relief and Development Organization
\nPosition Title\tEPI Vaccinator
\nLocation\/Duty Station\tElberde 2 Positions
\nBerdale 2 Positions<\/p>\n
Yeed 2 Positions<\/p>\n
Diinsoor 2 Positions<\/p>\n
Announcing Date\t05 April 2022
\nClosing Date\t14 April 2022
\nStarting Date\tASAP
\nProject Name\tGAVI Project
\nCommitment to Diversity\tGREDO is an equal opportunities employer.
\nSubmission Email:\trecruitment@gredosom.org
\nOrganizational Background<\/p>\n
GREDO is an indigenous local NGO. Non-profit non-partial, non- political and voluntary organization based in Baidoa. To reach the most affected grass-root communities in Bay and Bakool regions and lower Shebelle effectively and efficiently, the necessity of local partnership in relief program appeared. Responding to the partnership need, a group of Somali intellectuals and well-wishers initiated in December 1992 a local non-governmental organization called Gargaar Relief and Development Organization (GREDO) the organization has implemented during these period different projects including relief and emergency programs and later improved into rehabilitation and developmental programs.<\/p>\n
Job Summary<\/p>\n
Vaccinator will work to contribute towards global coverage of protections against vaccine preventable diseases by participating in high quality vaccination programs. Vaccinator will work with health team to ensure there is an adequate supply of vaccines available and immunize children and adults with a variety of vaccines using different methods. Vaccinators will also work with the community and with other sectors to ensure maximum possible impact and integration of the project activities<\/p>\n
Key Area of accountability:<\/p>\n
Assist clinical staff to ensure timely provision and safe use of sufficient quantities of high-quality vaccine and vaccine equipment through:
\nContributing to proper forecasting, storage, recording and monitoring
\nComplying with established rules, regulations and plans of action
\nSecure vaccines within required cold chain in accordance with guidelines
\nEnsure all used vaccination supplies are stored and disposed of per protocols
\nSafely provide immunizations to infants, children and adults, in accordance with guidelines, including during:
\nStatic vaccination sessions in basic health units
\nOutreach activities in the field
\nMass vaccination campaigns
\nRecord and share relevant, up to date information in a timely manner including:
\nMaintaining accurate records to monitor coverage of target population
\nMaintain accurate EPI records
\nRecording and reporting measles cases
\nRegularly contributing to reports as required
\nWork closely with others to ensure collaboration and coordination, including:
\nCommunity health workers and other health staff to avoid missed opportunities for immunization including
\nQualification and Experience<\/p>\n
Qualified OPD\/EPI Nurse
\nVaccination, primary health care and EPI experience
\nProven capacity in management and teamwork
\nExcellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with all beneficiaries and their careers
\nDemonstrable ability to write reports
\nPrepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment
\nChild Protection and safeguarding<\/p>\n
The responsibilities of the post will require the post holder to have regular contact with children or young people and Gredo as an organization has a dignity of protecting and safeguarding children by giving awareness, protection reporting and taking actions.<\/p>\n
Integrity: Honest, encourages openness, transparency and sincere. All applicants should drop a letter of application and updated CV (including 3 referees) to recruitment@gredosom.org and indicate the position applied for in the subject. The deadline for application deadline 14 April 2022
\nLocal candidates are encouraged to apply<\/p>\n
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n
GREDO is an equal opportunities employer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Vacancy Announcement Vaccinators (8 positions) Organization GREDO\u2013 Gargaar Relief and Development Organization Position Title EPI Vaccinator Location\/Duty Station Elberde 2 Positions Berdale 2 Positions Yeed 2 Positions Diinsoor 2 Positions Announcing Date 05 April 2022 Closing Date 14 April 2022 Starting Date ASAP Project Name GAVI Project Commitment to Diversity GREDO is an equal opportunities …<\/p>\n