NEW Volunteer EPI Nurse Volunteer – Volunteer IRC – International Rescue Committee Hagadera

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Working under the supervision of the Nursing Officer In charge, the Volunteer EPI Nurse shall be responsible in the implementation of integrated immunization programming and activities while working together with a team of EPI Vaccinators and Community Health Promoters within Hagadera refugee camp and surrounding host community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical mentorship and supervision for EPI activities, including immunization and equipment monitoring.
  • Participate in Vaccine Disease Preventable surveillance activities and management of immunization during outbreaks and catch-up.
  • Together with the Health Manager, Plan and generate an annual vaccine projection, as well as assign individualized facility immunization targets for performance tracking and evaluation.
  • Sensitization and ensuring that infection prevention and control guidelines and processes are in existence and carefully adhered to for Covid-19 and routine infants’ vaccine preventable diseases, in addition to strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Keeping track of all IRC EPI Cold Chain equipment and auxiliary commodities and supplies, by maintaining an updated inventory.
  • Identification and timely communication of all breakages and malfunctioning equipment to the supply chain, maintenance department for repair works and/or replacement EPI facilities.
  • Timely placement of vaccine orders on either monthly or quarterly basis from the DVI/NVIP regional stores to ensure uninterrupted supply in the facilities and making sure that cold chain management is maintained throughout the transit process and during immunization sessions.
  • Provide targeted Health Promotion Messages about immunization to all EPI clients in a language they understand.
  • Collect and analyze EPI data weekly and to confirm align with approved MoH vaccination coverage proportions, and the report findings shared to Health Manager/MEAL department.
  • Report any adverse events following immunization (AEFI) to Pharmacovigilance via the Pharmacy Board of Kenya for both routine and Covid-19 vaccinations.
  • Regularly supervise and coordinate defaulters using the MoH 525 registry. Collaborate with CHPOs to improve vaccination coverage and reduce dropout rates.
  • Ensuring that all relevant EPI indicators are followed up regularly and data displayed on the whiteboards in all service delivery points within the IRC.
  • Conducting regular workshops and On-Job-Training sessions to EPI staff to keep them updated on various changes noted on the EPI SOPs.
  • Monitoring and supervising proper usage of supplies at the assigned EPI departments or units.
  • Report vaccines stocks of the same to the supervisor.
  • Carrying out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Nursing.
  • 2 years’ experience in immunization or public health nursing.
  • Training on ACLS/BLS/PHTLS.
  • Additional training on IDSR will be an added advantage.

Required Experience & Proficiencies:

  • Good Knowledge of programs and Projects in the refugee operations with the ability to diagnose problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions.
  • Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives.
  • Strong interpersonal skills: oral, written, presentation and reporting.
  • Have insight into EPI and Disease surveillance.
  • Be highly encouraging towards all IRC staff and collaborators.
  • Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, power point, spreadsheets and utilization of the internet.
  • We strongly encourage applications from women.

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must conform to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and implements policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or another characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

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