EPI Officer

2026-09-26 Nangarhar Full Time 45

Job Location:	Nangarhar
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per organization salary scale
Vacancy Number:	ARSDO-HR-2026-024
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Jalalabad city, but requires frequent travel to the provinces/sub-offices.

Organization:	Afghanistan Relief & Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO)
Years of Experience:	Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in EPI, immunization, public health, or related health programs.
Contract Duration:
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree from a recognized university is required.
Close date:	2026-09-26

About Afghanistan Relief & Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO):

Afghanistan Relief and Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO) is a national, non-profit development organization established in 2017 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan (Registration No. 4190). ARSDO has a strong grassroots presence and extensive experience in designing and implementing community-based development and humanitarian interventions across Afghanistan.

ARSDO works through a three-pronged strategy: 1. Community Organization and Inclusion: Strengthening grassroots community institutions with a strong focus on inclusion of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children. 2. Capacity Strengthening: Enhancing the knowledge, skills, and capacities of local communities to actively participate as co-implementers in addressing existing and emerging social, economic, and humanitarian challenges. 3. Advocacy and Policy Engagement: Advocating for improved justice, policy reforms, and the development of laws and strategies to combat social, economic, and rights-based challenges at local, national, and international levels.

ARSDO implements multi-sectoral programs including Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Humanitarian Response, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Construction, combining advocacy with quality service delivery.

Job Descriptions:

Responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and supervising EPI and immunization activities to ensure quality service delivery in accordance with MoPH EPI guidelines and organizational standards.

Job Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and monitor routine immunization and outreach activities.
Provide technical support and supervision to EPI/vaccination teams.
Monitor immunization coverage, vaccine utilization, cold chain, and vaccine safety.
Review and ensure timely submission of accurate EPI reports and data.
Identify gaps and support corrective actions to improve EPI performance.
Coordinate with health facilities, project teams, and relevant government EPI authorities.
Support EPI campaigns, trainings, and capacity-building activities.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Education:

MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree from a recognized university is required.
Additional training in EPI, Immunization, Public Health, or Epidemiology is an advantage.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in EPI, immunization, public health, or related health programs.

Skills & Competencies:

Good knowledge of EPI and immunization standards.
Good reporting, data analysis, communication, and coordination skills.
Good computer skills, particularly MS Office.
Fluency in Pashto/Dari; working knowledge of English is preferred.

PSEA

The ARSDO maintains a strict policy of zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA). All employees are required to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and respect. Any violation of these principles will be subject to disciplinary action, and staff are encouraged to report concerns through established reporting channels.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their applications the instructions below:
Through link: https://forms.gle/YYm9AubHLQbcEfSY9
Required documents:
Updated CV
Cover letter (briefly explaining suitability for the position)
File format:
Documents must be submitted in PDF and word format
Application deadline:
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.