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About CARE AFGHANISTAN:

CARE’s Introduction (Who We Are?)

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.

 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.

Regular administration of all routine vaccines to all eligible under five children and reproductive age women under the catchment area of the target health facility. 

Reporting all immunization services and vaccines administered to eligible clients and filling all EPI related formats, vaccine cards, registers and updating of performance graphs in target health facility including outreach activities (for male vaccinator). 

Organize health education and public awareness session for all clients and proper counseling of the clients, caretakers and communities in the health facility target catchment area population.

Maintain close working coordination with HF staff, community health workers, other volunteers in the community and EPI colleagues. 

Active involvement in maintaining cold chain for all vaccines and EPI commodities both at health facility and during outreach activities according UNICEF and National EPI policy and recommendations.  

Responsibilities on Safety and Security, Gender and Inclusion and Safeguarding and Child Protection:

[base location] at CARE are expected to adhere to Safety & Security responsibilities, emphasizing team and individual accountability to maintain a safe environment. This includes readiness, compliance, and active engagement to mitigate risks through awareness, reporting, and policy enforcement. 

Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace respecting diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

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.

Education: At least 12th class graduation documents duly verified/certified by the concerned education department in the country. Bachelor's degree and diploma in medical sciences is preferable.

Experience: At least one year experience in immunization program executed at BPHS level or similar working/project context. More than one year exclusive EPI job with national EPI verified certificate for initial training on vaccination.

The vaccinator is expected to manage his/her EPI and cold chain related technical issues both at fixed health facility-based and outreach level including maintaining good working coordination with local community and clients. For any conflict or issue above his level and scope of work, he will directly approach CHS, HF in-charge/doctor  and field supervisor for guidance and support.  

Submission Guideline:

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with updated CV 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-1177 Paktia) 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.

Afg.Vacancies@care.org