Vaccinator

Position Summary: The Vaccinators are responsible for the safe provision of immunization activities for RI’s health and nutrition program in Lebanon, focusing on Syrian refugees and vulnerable host communities in and around Tripoli, Beirut and Mount Lebanon.         Main Duties and Responsibilities: Correctly fill cold boxes and vaccines carriers with ice packs: make sure that ice packs are frozen; clean and dry frost on ice pack surfaces; include indicator inside of cold box or vaccine carriers; always keep vaccines within cold box or vaccine carriers with ice packs. Keep all vaccines at the correct cold temperature to avoid heat, sunlight or freezing. While making vaccinations always keep vaccine on ice packs. Use only disposal needles and syringes. Correctly use diluents for vaccines. Give children correct vaccinations following the agreed schedule. Give vaccines the correct number of times and at the correct age: vaccinate at the right age; vaccinate with the right number of doses; vaccinate at the right time between doses. Fix the date of the next vaccination and inform parents of the children.      Follow waste disposal procedures: collect and put all sharp objects in special safety box and dispose using an incinerator according to waste disposal rules. Prepare weekly statistical reports using standard forms (e.g. MOH registration forms, UNICEF growth card and vaccination cards). Provide correct registration and timely report to supervisor when problems arise concerning his part of the work in the office. Provide health education to parents about the importance of vaccination, including all side effects, and advise parents what is necessary to do in case if a child has side effects.   QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Share the humanitarian mission of the organization. Knowledge of the target diseases. Understanding immunity, vaccines and how they work. Knowledge of how to set and/or follow a vaccination schedule. Knowledge of contraindications to vaccinations. Ability to clearly communicate health education to people by explaining the importance of vaccinations. Knowledge of cold chain equipment and procedures. Knowledge and practical skills to provide correct technical inoculation procedure. Knowledge of waste disposal and universal precautions procedures. Proven experience in immunization activities. Required medical certifications according to Lebanese law. Work with vulnerable populations a plus.   Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.