Epi Officer Re-advert

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Undulu Woreda, Ethiopia
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Revitalize community volunteers
Sensitize community leaders
Support new vaccine introduction
** The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an Epi Officer for a remote position in Undulu Woreda, Ethiopia, focusing on immunization outreach and community health initiatives. The role involves revitalizing community volunteers, supporting vaccination efforts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve health service delivery. **

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization working in over 40 countries to restore health, safety, and wellbeing to people affected by conflict and disaster.
  • Key responsibilities include revitalizing community volunteers, sensitizing leaders, providing logistic support for immunization outreach, and facilitating vaccination sessions.
  • The role involves supporting new vaccine introductions, disease investigation, data reporting, and participating in review meetings and task forces.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an Epi Officer for a remote position in Undulu Woreda, Ethiopia, focusing on immunization outreach and community health initiatives. The role involves revitalizing community volunteers, supporting vaccination efforts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve health service delivery. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Revitalize community volunteers
  • Sensitize community leaders
  • Support new vaccine introduction
  • Facilitate outreach vaccination sessions
  • Support disease investigation activities
  • Data collection and reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-driven change-maker
  • Gender equality focus
  • Equitable and inclusive culture
  • Risk communication
  • Multisectoral collaboration

Key Requirements

  • BSC/MPH public health officer, nursing
  • Minimum 2 years experience (BSc) or 1 year (MPH/MSc)
  • Minimum two years INGO experience
  • Two years experience leading immunization/surveillance projects
  • Knowledge of national health system
  • Basic managerial and supervisory skills
  • Project management experience
  • Staff and budget management experience
  • Excellent technical and report writing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and travel frequently
  • Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Amharic

Work Rights

Not specified

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