Vaccinator

The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P), a prominent not-for-profit healthcare organization under the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is seeking a skilled Vaccinator to join its team in Astore, Pakistan. AKHS, P is dedicated to delivering quality healthcare through a wide network of hospitals, medical centers, and community programs, emphasizing innovation and patient-centered care. The Vaccinator will report to the District Coordinator and play a critical role in administering vaccines, supporting immunization outreach, and ensuring adherence to national Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and administer routine vaccines to children aged 0-23 months and pregnant women at fixed, outreach, and mobile centers, strictly following national EPI protocols.
- Collaborate with the district EPI team to plan and conduct monthly outreach vaccination sessions aimed at identifying and vaccinating missed, zero dose, and defaulter children.
- Provide health education and counseling to parents regarding immunization schedules, upcoming doses, and management of common adverse events following immunization (AEFI) at home.
- Ensure proper storage, handling, and transportation of vaccines, maintaining the cold chain during all vaccination activities.
- Monitor and record the daily temperature of EPI refrigerators at health facilities to guarantee vaccine potency as per national guidelines.
- Maintain accurate vaccine stock records and distribution logs to prevent stockouts.
- Work closely with health teams, including EPI staff, WHO/UNICEF representatives, and project personnel, to deliver high-quality immunization services.
- Record vaccination data daily in tally sheets, permanent registers, and enter coverage data into NEIR and SNIP applications; prepare monthly coverage reports aligned with EPI standards.
- Calculate monthly coverage and dropout rates, and compile lists of defaulters, missed, and zero dose children to support outreach planning.
- Coordinate with AKRSP teams, Lady Health Workers (LHWs), and district EPI management for effective implementation of outreach sessions.
- Participate in capacity-building trainings and monthly EPI review meetings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the AKHS program team.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum education: Matriculation; graduation preferred.
- Valid diploma or certificate in Medical Technician, Nursing, Dispensing Technician, or Midwifery from a recognized institute.
- At least six months of hands-on experience in routine immunization within the EPI framework.
- Strong knowledge of immunization principles, including safe vaccine preparation, administration, and cold chain management.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Polite, respectful, and courteous demeanor toward patients, community members, and supervisors.
- Proficiency in speaking and understanding local languages.

Additional Information

AKHS is committed to upholding stringent safeguarding principles and maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any behavior inconsistent with these standards. Successful candidates will undergo comprehensive background checks, including employment and safeguarding reference verifications.

The organization is also dedicated to environmental sustainability, aiming for near net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff are expected to contribute toward these environmental goals within their roles.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Pakistan. AKHS does not charge any fees during the recruitment process, and canvassing will result in disqualification. The institution is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on qualifications, experience, and operational needs. Changes to the recruitment process or vacancy details may occur without prior notice. Due to the volume of applications, individual feedback will not be provided.

Applications should be submitted through the designated online platforms or at specified regional offices before the closing date of October 28, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.