District Supervisor

The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) is seeking a dedicated District Supervisor (Immunization) to oversee the implementation of the Primary Healthcare plus Routine Immunization program in Bannu district. Reporting to the Provincial Programme Manager (Immunization), this role involves coordinating immunization activities, managing field staff, and collaborating with various health stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery. The position requires strong operational oversight, data management, and active engagement with government and partner organizations to achieve immunization coverage targets and enhance community health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
- Execute and coordinate the immunization program at the district level in alignment with the approved project proposal, Plan of Action, and budget, ensuring timely follow-up of field activities.
- Supervise PRCS immunization field staff, including Surveillance Officers, Social Mobilizers, and Vaccinators, while building their capacities.
- Manage financial and activity reports from health facilities and immunization staff, conducting financial reconciliations based on submitted data.
- Maintain comprehensive project information management, including file management, data archiving, data entry, disease trend analysis, and financial consumption analysis.
- Achieve routine immunization coverage targets in assigned Union Councils by coordinating closely with the District Health Officer (DHO), EPI Coordinator, and other stakeholders.
- Support timely collection and utilization of EPI data for action and reporting to the provincial level using standard data collection tools.
- Liaise with district authorities such as the Deputy Commissioner (DC), DHO, EPI Coordinator, and other line departments to organize medical camps and coordinate immunization efforts.
- Collaborate with partners including CDC, UNICEF, WHO, EOC, NSTOP, and various polio eradication officers through joint meetings and progress presentations.
- Facilitate training and capacity building for PRCS Routine Immunization staff and Department of Health personnel as needed.
- Ensure delivery of EPI services through fixed, outreach, and extended outreach sessions, working closely with EPI technicians and vaccinators to include zero-dose and missed children in registers.
- Integrate service delivery activities to improve immunization coverage, including participation as a Medical Officer in medical camps or mobile health teams when required.
- Oversee proper storage and dispensing of medicines according to standard warehouse procedures and maintain organized drug layouts.
- Promote Behavior Change Communication (BCC) through Village Health Committees to increase vaccine acceptance and reduce dropout rates.
- Monitor health facilities and communities regularly (minimum twice weekly visits) to supervise vaccinators and social mobilizers, submitting detailed field visit reports and root cause analyses.
- Submit weekly and monthly reports on program progress within agreed timelines.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by PRCS provincial management.

Required Qualifications:
- MBBS or relevant Master’s degree.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI), or health project management.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong team management and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills in Pashto, Urdu, and English.
- Sound knowledge of financial tools and software.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and a service-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Preference will be given to local candidates with relevant experience in EPI and PEI.
- PRCS is an equal opportunity employer committed to merit-based selection.
- Candidates must be domiciled in Bannu district and not exceed 40 years of age.
- No travel allowance or daily allowance will be provided for the recruitment process.
- Original documents are required at the time of test/interview.
- PRCS reserves the right to postpone or cancel the recruitment process if necessary.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to public health and immunization efforts in a challenging environment, working with a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and building resilient communities.