COVID-19 Vaccination Technical Officer at The Center for International Health, Education and Biosecurity (CIHEB)

Job Summary:

Reporting to the COVID-19 Vaccination Technical Specialist, the Technical Officer will oversee activities within a county to ensure optimal COVID-19 Vaccination uptake and increased coverage by at least 9% per month. This role will support the Technical Assistance to Ready and Accelerate Capacities of Public Health Programs in Kenya (TRACK) program in achieving its deliverables within the specified county.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure optimal coordination of COVID-19 vaccination at the county, sub-county, and facility level for an increased vaccination coverage of 9% per month amongst the target population.
• Provide facility level mentorship within the sub-county hospitals to effect a 70% increase of COVID-19 vaccination at the facility level by addressing missed opportunities for vaccination.
• In liaison with the county vaccines coordinator, ensure COVID-19 vaccines commodity management is optimal by ensuring COVID-19 vaccines are collected at the respective regional stores and distributed to sub-county and facilities on time.
• Coordinate COVID-19 vaccination outreaches monthly working with CHMT and EPI.
• Ensure 100% reporting of COVID-19 vaccinated individuals on MoH Chanjo platform timely
• Support the county’s advocacy, communication, and social mobilization activities for optimal COVID-19 vaccination uptake, including coordination of stakeholders’ meetings and community dialogue forums.
• Liaise with the county health management team to plan for and conduct performance review meetings monthly to assess the county performance against set targets.
• Plan for and coordinate supported COVID-19 activities in the county and verify activity reimbursements before payment.
• Perform any other duties as requested.

Skills and Experience:

• Education: Diploma in Nursing, Clinical Services, Public Health, or any health-related degree.
• Experience: At least three years of experience working with the county governments in a coordination role. Experience providing technical assistance on immunization at the national or county level will be an added advantage. Experience working in a donor-funded program.
• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel within specified counties in Kenya.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and quality, is required
• Experience working with in-country EPI or county system and a strong understanding of immunization programmatic, operational, and field realities are preferred
• Self-motivated, strategic, and creative problem-solver who can respond quickly to evolving priorities
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, assess, and organize information and effectively communicate to a diverse audience
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Ability to be highly productive with minimum oversight and while working independently

Duration: 6-7 months