EPI officer

A. Development of Microplans

1. National Microplan:
   • Review existing immunization policies, guidelines, and strategies.
   • Develop a national-level HPV microplan outlining coordination mechanisms, roles and responsibilities, implementation timelines, and resource needs.
2. District-Level Microplans:
   • Develop 26 detailed district microplans covering and 1 national macro-plan:
     • Target population identification (school-based, PHC, and outreach).
     • Mapping of schools and PHCs.
     • Estimation of vaccine needs, supplies, and logistics.
     • Human resource planning and training requirements.
     • Social mobilization and communication strategies.
     • Monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
   • Conduct field consultations with district health teams and stakeholders to validate plans.

B. Monitoring and Supportive Supervision

• Conduct field visits to PHC centers to monitor HPV vaccine implementation readiness.
• Develop monitoring tools and checklists for ongoing supervision.
• Provide coaching and feedback to PHC staff on best practices in HPV vaccine delivery.
• Document challenges, lessons learned, and good practices for continuous improvement.

C. Capacity Building and Hands-on Support

• Conduct training for district-level supervisors and PHC staff on HPV vaccine implementation, including:
  • Vaccine administration.
  • Record-keeping and reporting.
  • Cold chain and waste management.
  • Communication with parents and adolescents.
• Provide on-site mentoring and hands-on practice sessions during initial implementation.

Support in vaccination management