Vaccinator

Position Title: Vaccinator

2026-01-15 Balkh Full Time 303

Job Location:	Balkh
Nationality:	National
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	Based on NSP Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	CARE/AF/1366
No. Of Jobs:	3
City:	Chamtal District- Preference will be given to local applicants

Organization:	CARE AFGHANISTAN
Years of Experience:	The Candidate must have at least two-years’relevant work experience in International NGOs and BPHS related health facilities or similar working context/environment.
Contract Duration:	15-Nov-2026
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Graduate from 12th class, preferred to higher educate (vaccinator, nurse, midwife).
Close date:	2026-01-15

About CARE AFGHANISTAN:

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

CARE’s Work Culture (What It’s Like to Work at CARE?)

CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

Job Descriptions:

The Fixed health facility Vaccinator is responsible for administering vaccines in accordance with the national immunization schedule to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases. Ensures vaccine supplies are available and kept in proper temperature, Fixed health facility Vaccinator maintaining accurate immunization records, conducting awareness sessions into Fixed health facility center on timly, and supporting both routine and campaign-based immunization activities,Fixed vaccinator provides vaccination services considering humanitarian principles (Humanity, impartiality, Neutrality and independency), provides immunization services of targeted group (women and children)
Fixed health facility vaccinator to ensures vaccine supplies are available and kept in proper temperature
Fixed health facility vaccinator fills and submits monthly vaccine repot in MoPH/EPI reporting forms to CARE sub office.
Fixed health facility vaccinator maintains filling system and keeps the records.
Both vaccinators will be requesting vaccines as per guideline and catchment area population.
Both vaccinators will keep stock register to all vaccine supplies.
Perform any additional tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor

Fixed health facility vaccinator will be provide immunization services for the women and children in health facility into the fix health center (BHC).
Fixed health facility vaccinator will be monitor daily vaccines temperature.
Both vaccinators will be maintain the equipment of the Health center
(BHC).

Provide good and respectful interaction with clients in fixed health facility area.
Ensure 100% adherence to safe injection practices when administering vaccines in fixed health facility area.
Properly dispose of needles and used materials in the safety box in fixed health facility area.
Educate clients about vaccines and emphasize the importance of keeping vaccination cards
Record vaccine temperatures on paper at the beginning and end of each day.
Document administered vaccines in the relevant registers and tally sheets in fixed health facility area.
Submit monthly reports fix health facility to the designated supervisor on time.
Both vaccinators will continuously improve professional skills and knowledge.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of the respective department.

1. Conduct awareness sessions on vaccination for caretakers and carry out routine immunizations at the fixed health center (BHC)
2. Responsible for administering vaccines to individuals in fxed center (BHC).
3. Ensure that the community receives regular immunizations to prevent the spread of diseases.
4. Responsible for managing vaccination schedules and maintaining accurate records.
5. Engage with the community to promote awareness of the importance of immunization
6. To trace the missed children, follow up the absentees of nutrition program and support the CHVs in referring the BNFs to the BHCs for multiple purposes.

Personal Skills:

Possession of a certificate of completion for the vaccination course.
Required qualities: friendliness, patience, and attentiveness.
Compliance with and respect for current applicable laws and regulations.

Prohibitions:

Representing the organization without the approval of the responsible authority.
Using the organization’s property or assets for personal gain.
Consuming narcotics, alcoholic beverages, or tobacco.
Violating any laws mentioned in the penal code.

Job Requirements:

Education:

Graduate from 12th class, preferred to higher educate (vaccinator, nurse, midwife).
At least 2 years of experience is required.
Administrative, management and organizational skills, including time management required.
Fluency in written and spoken local languages;
Iniatil EPI training

Knowledge of local environment and willingness and ability to travel to remote health facilities and villages;

Work Experience:
The Candidate must have at least two-years’relevant work experience in International NGOs and BPHS related health facilities or similar working context/environment.
Languages Skills:
Fluency in spoken and written Dari and Pashtu is a requirement. English Language skills is a plus point.

Technical skills to provide effective safe motherhood services
Good team work spir
Excellent skills of problem solving and decision making
Patient counseling and advice
Strong communication skills

Submission Guidelines:

Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) to afg.vacancies@care.org.
Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Vaccinator CARE-AF-1366 Balkh) otherwise your application will not be considered.
Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at: http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.