Vaccinator

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Vaccinator will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the mass delivery of the vaccines. The post holder will be responsible for administering the vaccine to clients within a team of staff working in a clinical team as part of the mass vaccination delivery model under the direction and supervision of a registered health care professional.
Diploma of Vaccinator/ Health, qualified from recognized center
1-2 years of experience in healthcare settings, preferably in roles where injections or vaccine administration is involved (e.g., nursing, medical assisting).
Hands-on experience in administering intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SC), and intradermal (ID) injections.
Familiarity with vaccine types (e.g., childhood immunizations, travel vaccines, COVID-19, flu shots) and scheduling protocols.
Understanding of the cold chain requirements for vaccines (e.g., proper storage temperatures, monitoring, and handling of vaccines).

Responsibilities

Administers vaccines correctly in accordance with guidelines, and maintains strict aseptic techniques
Reports and record measles cases and conduct ring immunization, mopping up and or any other supplemental immunization activities/campaigns
Liaise closely with LHV, Healthy promoters and other staff in order to avoid missed opportunities (including screening of cards) for immunization of children and women, children to be followed up on due list and defaulter tracing.
Also coordinates for proper birth recording/reporting and growth monitoring activities in the facilities with the teams.
Maintains accurate record/chart of monitoring coverage of the target population
Maintains accurate EPI records including daily and permanent registers, and additional records on due and defaulters (prepare and update lists on monthly basis)
Provides counselling to the care givers on the preventive and primitive health aspects of the vaccines, vaccination schedules, when to return for the other shot of vaccine etc.
Receives vaccines from the field office and ensures that the cold chain is correctly maintained to the point of actual immunization in accordance to standardized guidelines