Vaccinator

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.

Program Brief

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 changemaker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people worldwide for a better future.

Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.

Purpose of the Role

The vaccinator will implement and take charge of immunization activities in the PHCC and outreach and will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality EPI services to the local catchment populations. The vaccinator together with the PHCC team will contribute to improving the IRC’s existing health programs in the camps.

Workstation: Camp 6

Line Manager: Clinical Supervisor

Contract Length: 1st March 2027 (Maternity Coverage)

Highlights of Key Responsibilities:

• Management of all phases of the cold chain, including products in transit, in process, in storage, and in display.
• Provide vaccines to patients and clients as needed and scheduled by the MoH vaccination calendar.
• Vaccination campaign with MoH/WHO and vaccinators.
• Keep cold chain as per WHO /MoH standards.
• Manage EPI equipment - ensure that fridge is protected from dust.
• Monitor the vaccine in the fridge and outside the fridge.
• Bi-daily temperature monitoring.
• Daily/Weekly report to be sent on time.
• Make requisition for vaccines and vaccine supplements.

Others

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.
• Contribute in achieving health services delivery of the team to clients.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Experience & Competencies: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• At least 1 year of experience in similar position(s)
• Recognized EPI vaccinator by the MoH.
• Experience in management of health facilities and staff, including previous experience supervising and mentoring other health staff.
• Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local health representatives.
• Skills to provide sensitive and appropriate medical counseling.
• Required to be team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment, displaying patience, compassion and diplomacy.
• Required to be able to and willing to assist with carrying patients on stretchers and carrying equipment.
• Ability to be innovative, flexible, adaptive, and willing to work in potentially stressful and challenging environments.
• Ability to live in challenging conditions.
• Community paramedic is preferable
• Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Language Preference

• Good communication and concise report-writing skills in English

Specific Educational Qualification

• Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery or Diploma in Medical Assistant or equivalent medical training with relevant experience.

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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