Vaccinator

Aga Khan University, established in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private international university, is dedicated to delivering education, research, and healthcare services of international standards relevant to Pakistan and the surrounding region. The University’s affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital offers advanced clinical and diagnostic facilities. With teaching sites across Pakistan, East Africa, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan, AKU is a key part of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in public health, focusing on primary healthcare system development through its five main sections: Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy & Management, Population & Reproductive Health, Environmental Health & Climate Change, and Non-Communicable Diseases & Mental Health. This position is a grant-funded contractual role based in Sukkur, Sindh.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop quarterly Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) micro-plans and monthly outreach vaccination schedules to ensure evidence-based implementation, targeting zero-dose, defaulter, and due-dose children.
- Identify suitable outreach vaccination sites within the assigned Union Council catchment area.
- Maintain and update monthly lists of defaulter and zero-dose children to guarantee timely immunization coverage; conduct follow-up phone calls to parents or caregivers for defaulter retrieval.
- Collaborate with Lady Health Workers (LHWs), Community Health Workers (CHWs), and Community-Based Vaccinators (CBVs) to raise awareness about routine immunization and support outreach sessions for maximum vaccine coverage.
- Conduct community awareness sessions with caregivers, mothers, and local members on the importance of routine immunization, vaccine safety, and completing vaccination schedules.
- Ensure accurate vaccination procedures, record keeping, and vaccine waste management in accordance with EPI standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Use the SEIR system daily and maintain all EPI recording and reporting tools meticulously.
- Manage the vaccine cold chain by monitoring and updating daily temperature charts and vaccination coverage data; ensure proper vaccine storage in Ice-Lined Refrigerators (ILRs) and standard vaccine carriers (SVCs) during outreach.
- Report vaccine logistics data through the Vaccine Logistics Management Information System (VLMIS) and submit monthly antigen-wise coverage reports to the District Health Office (DHO) for forecasting vaccine requirements.
- Coordinate with supervisors including TSV, DSV, and the District EPI Focal Person within the District Health Management Team (DHMT).
- Facilitate district EPI monitors during their visits and perform any other tasks assigned by supervisors.

Required Qualifications

- Matriculation or Intermediate education; a Diploma in Dispensary is preferred.
- Ownership of a motorbike and possession of a valid motorcycle driving license.
- At least 1 to 2 years of experience in vaccination programs, preferably with Government EPI, COVID-19 vaccination initiatives, or private hospitals.
- Proficiency in maintaining and updating EPI recording and reporting tools.
- Experience with daily use of the SEIR system.
- Knowledge of proper vaccination techniques and vaccine waste disposal according to EPI SOPs.
- Understanding of vaccine cold chain maintenance and temperature monitoring protocols.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with communities and follow up with caregivers.
- Ability to coordinate with LHWs, CHWs, community volunteers, and district EPI staff.
- Willingness to travel within the assigned Union Council(s) of District Jacobabad.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.