2 Entry Level Nurse Vaccinator NGO Jobs – Save the Children International

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Job Title:           Nurse Vaccinator (2 Entry Level Jobs)
Organisation: Save the
Children International
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Nurse/Team
Leader
About US:
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for
children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world and has
been implementing programs for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a
Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection,
development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the
way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in
their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes
through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of
children, and by achieving results at scale. 
In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of
Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food
Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts.
Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North,
Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the
Children has a staff complement of over 240 persons. We save children’s lives.
We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2014, we
reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91
million indirectly around the world.
Job Summary: The Nurse
Vaccinator will primarily be responsible for participating in the vaccination
program. The incumbent will ensure there is an adequate supply of vaccines each
day prior to program. The jobholder will also work with the community to ensure
maximum possible impact and integration of the project activities. In the event
of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work
outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the Save the
    Children Nurse Vaccinator job placement should possess a Secondary school
    certificate and certificate for participation in EPI course from a
    recognized institution.
  • Relevant experience.
  • Familiarity with national vaccine schedule
    and cold chain guidelines.
  • Fluency in English (both spoken and
    written).
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of
    community, culture and customs and humanitarian context.
  • Excellent communication skills including
    clear style of giving instructions
  • Excellent interpersonal and counselling
    skills.
  • Able to effective engage with the local
    community, including children.
  • Ability to keep accurate records.
  • Able to establish good working
    relationships and positively contribute to a team.
  • Able to work with limited supervision,
    improvise and take initiative in the face of unexpected challenges.
  • Able to plan and complete tasks within a
    specified timeframe.
  • Highly flexible and positive approach to
    work.
  • Willingness to stay at different base and
    field locations depending on the needs of the program.
  • Willing and able to undergo training.
  • Concern for the wellbeing of children and
    interest in Child Rights.
  • Past exposure and experience of working
    with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights
    Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is
    an added advantage.
  • Excellent analytical skills and strategic
    planning abilities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain
    conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a
    team.
  • Computer literacy and excellent
    documentation skills are a must.
  • Highly developed cultural awareness and
    ability to work well in an international environment with people from
    diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Ability to intervene with crisis
    management or troubleshooting as necessary.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and
    communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
  • Excellent time management and planning
    capacity.
  • Availability and willingness to work extra
    hours during times of humanitarian responses.
  • Willingness to travel and work in
    hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send a copy of
their updated CVs with a cover letter (attached as one document) indicating
three referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors to:
uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org
NB:
  • Testimonials/certificates should not be
    attached to applications
  • Hand delivered applications will not be
    accepted and are therefore not considered during the shortlisting process.
Deadline: 10th
February 2017 by Midnight

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