EPI Assistant

2026-08-04 Nimruz Full Time 34

Job Location:	Nimruz
Nationality:	National
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per RI Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	RI-NIM-SAFE-2026-09
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Zaranj Provincial Office

Organization:	Relief International (RI)
Years of Experience:	A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in the (EPI) or at a BPHS health facility is required.
Contract Duration:	5 months
Gender:	Male
Education:	Medical Doctor degree certified by the relevant higher education authority in Afghanistan.
Close date:	2026-08-04

About Relief International (RI):

Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing.

Our team of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers work in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

We do this by working with local actors to develop safe and inclusive local programming that is evidence based, conflict sensitive, climate smart, and reaches those in need.

Job Descriptions:

Plan on time supply to all BPHS and EPHS HFs in Nimroz Province under the SAFE project.

Plan, supervise, and monitor daily EPI activities in health facilities and outreach sites.

Ensure the adequate availability of vaccines, cold chain equipment, and 60 % monthly vaccination supplies to HF.

Monitor and ensure proper vaccine storage, handling, and usage in compliance with MoPH guidelines.

Support EPI supervisor in monthly EPI report and tally sheet check and verification.

Provide on-the-job training and guidance to vaccinators on proper immunization techniques.

Conduct regular supervisory visits as per the monthly plan and provide feedback.

Collect, analyze, and report immunization data to higher levels in a timely manner.

Participate in polio campaigns and other national immunization days.

Coordinate with community health councils to raise public awareness on immunization.

Report immediately any Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI).

Any other assigned tasks by PM and Technical Health manager.

Job Requirements:

Medical Doctor degree certified by the relevant higher education authority in Afghanistan.

A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in the (EPI) or at a BPHS health facility is required.

Good knowledge of MoPH guidelines and policies related to immunization.

Strong supervisory, training, and community mobilization skills.

Good data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.

Computer literacy (MS Office) is an asset.

Submission Guidelines:

The interested candidates should submit their RI Application letter with a CV and with three references.
Please Mention the announced position and vacancy number in the email subject please like (EPI Assistant -RI-NIM-SAFE-2026-09)
Via email: vacancies.afghanistan@ri.org
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Please download the RI application form through below link. fill and send it along with your CV: :
https://www.acbar.org/Document/5489070751.DOCX
Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with Relief International are as safe as possible.
Safeguarding
Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with Relief International are as safe as possible.
Relief International values:
We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:
Inclusiveness
Transparency and Accountability
Agility and Innovation
Collaboration
Sustainability