Key accountabilities

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 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/RRS 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 and ensure Schools

• Organize review meetings with the woreda health office/RRS 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 RRS / woreda health office heads/experts and HWs/HEWs, community volunteers, community influential leaders and school directors in the implementation areas

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same

• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters

• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

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

This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

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

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply using THIS LINK