The Vaccinator is responsible for administering vaccines according to the national immunization schedule to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases. The role includes proper handling and storage of vaccines, maintaining accurate immunization records, conducting community outreach and awareness sessions, and supporting routine and campaign-based immunization activities.
Receive vaccines, cold chain commodities, IEC materials and reporting formats/registers/cards from REMT/PEMT on regular basis as per need/BHC catchment area population and target groups.
Conduct vaccine administration sessions in SHC catchment area for all target mothers and children on regular basis.
Make sure that accuracy and quality of all field immunization activities are maintained and reported (EPI registers, clients’ cards & other reporting formats) on due time to REMT/PEMT and CARE sub office.
Responsible to know the updated national EPI guidelines/policies regarding immunization program.
Regular reporting to PEMT/REMT regarding vaccine, cold chain commodities and data including proper storage and inventory of all items received and utilized.
Maintain specific focus on quality of vaccines through proper follow up of EPI recommendations for cold chain in the field.
Prepare and maintain the immunization micro plan according to SHC fixed and outreach plan to reach all eligible mothers and children on due time.
Organize vaccination session according to the BHC fixed and outreach plan for all catchment area population.
Organize/conduct regular health education sessions during field work and pass health messages regarding immunization to clients and communities.
Maintain close coordination with local community elders/stakeholders and volunteers to ensure motivation and mobilization of the local communities to participate in EPI activities.
Registration and reporting of all vaccinated eligible mothers and children according to National EPI reporting formats/registers.
Participate in EPI/polio mass campaigns and public awareness activities.
Keep record of all EPI related assets and cold chain commodities supplied by National EPI/UNICEF/Organization.
Actively participation in community-based immunization awareness raising program.
Undertake any other task assigned by the health facility in-charge.
Immunization coverage for all applicable antigens increased in target communities (both for women and children)
Local community awareness level improved regarding active participation in organizing mass campaigns and routine vaccination program.
Community level referral of eligible women and children increased to Health Facility.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
Safety and Security Responsibility:
We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.