EPI Officer

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Project aims to enhance immunization activities in high-risk union councils of selected districts through community engagement and strengthened service delivery, including primary healthcare and the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). The project focuses on deploying mobile health units, identifying zero-dose and defaulter children to improve vaccine coverage and reduce vaccine-preventable diseases in areas with low immunization rates. Collaborating with key stakeholders such as the EPI Program, health departments, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and local communities, the initiative emphasizes raising awareness, ensuring equitable vaccine delivery, and addressing immunization gaps to achieve sustainable health outcomes.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The EPI Officer will assist Program Manager at District level in the planning, coordination, and execution of immunization programs, focusing on routine immunization (RI) and polio eradication initiatives (PEI). The role involves close collaboration with the Program Manager, DHO Office, EPI Co-ordinator, DSV, FSV’s, community structures, health workers, and stakeholders to implement the project operations and increase immunization coverage, address demand generation barriers, and promote health awareness. Including coverages of the under immunized communities, zero dose children, refusals and defaulters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

DESCRIPTION

1. Program Implementation & Monitoring

• Assist in planning and implementing immunization campaigns, ensuring timely delivery of vaccines.
•  Support the development of microplans and ensure vaccination services are carried out as per the RED/REC plan.
• Monitor EPI activities in the field and offer technical assistance to improve immunization coverage

2. Community Engagement & Demand Generation:

• Engage with local community-based organizations (CSOs), health committees, youth groups, and other stakeholders to enhance demand for immunization services.
• Conduct community outreach activities using IEC materials at public places like mosques, marketplaces, and community halls.
•  Coordinate awareness activities such as healthy immunized baby shows, community theater, and immunization days.

3. Capacity Building:

• Train and support vaccinators, community health workers (LHWs), and other health personnel on immunization best practices, risk communication, and gender-sensitive approaches.
• Lead capacity-building sessions on EPI and PEI protocols for field staff and community outreach workers.

4. Data Management & Reporting:

• Collect, analyze, and report immunization data (DHIS, REDREC books, vaccination coverage, etc.) to relevant authorities.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of vaccine administration and adverse events following immunization (AEFI).
• Assist in tracking and reporting defaulters, missed children, and zero-dose cases.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of immunization interventions through field visits and data analysis.

5. Vaccine Supply & Cold Chain Management:

• Assist in ensuring the availability of vaccines, cold chain equipment, and essential supplies for immunization activities.
• Conduct cold chain checks and report any discrepancies to the EPI Coordinator.

6. Coordination & Collaboration: 

• Collaborate with local health authorities, NGOs, and community leaders to strengthen immunization outreach efforts.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders to discuss progress, challenges, and share best practices.

We will review the applications on rolling basis.

"Applicants who are currently employed in government or non-government organizations are not eligible to apply. If an employee is found to be engaged in another job during their tenure with us, their employment may be subject to termination in accordance with Organizational policies and applicable labor laws."

Declaration:

Our organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. It also adheres to strict child-safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.