Vaccinator

The Vaccinator will deliver routine immunization and supplemental vaccination services to eligible children, pregnant women and other target populations in the catchment area, through both fixed-site and outreach/mobile sessions. All work will follow EPI guidelines, cold-chain requirements and campaign micro-plans.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct fixed-site immunization sessions at the BHU/RHC as scheduled, and carry out outreach/mobile vaccination visits in the community.
• Administer vaccines correctly and safely according to the national immunization schedule for children under one year, pregnant women and other eligible groups.
• Identify and track all eligible children and women, and follow up defaulters and zero-dose children in coordination with LHWs, CMWs, social mobilizers, community elders and volunteers.
• Participate in supplemental immunization activities (SIAs) and campaigns such as polio, MR, IPV and TCV when required.
• Counsel caregivers on immunization schedules, next visit dates, benefits of vaccines and managing mild adverse events. Respond to their questions and concerns, and promote awareness of vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Receive, store, transport and manage vaccines and cold-chain commodities according to SOPs (ILR, data loggers, temperature charts) to maintain vaccine potency.
• Monitor expiry dates, VVM status, wastage rates and stock registers.
• Follow aseptic techniques, safe injection practices and infection prevention/control protocols, and ensure correct disposal of used syringes, sharps and vials.
• Maintain NEIR, daily and permanent immunization registers, tally sheets, defaulter lists, due lists, micro-plan sheets and other reporting formats (paper or digital) as per EPI guidelines.
• Submit timely reports on session outputs, vaccine consumption, coverage, wastage, outreach visits and adverse events following immunization (AEFI).
• Report any adverse events promptly and follow protocol for referral or emergency action where needed.
• Attend training sessions, monthly review meetings, immunization review activities and performance monitoring as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor related to immunization programme performance, outreach mobilization and data quality improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Intermediate (FSc Pre-Medical) or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate or diploma in Vaccinator Training, Health Technician, Immunization or a related field from a recognized institute.
• The candidate must be a resident of the Union Council (UC) where the position is based. The permanent or temporary address on the CNIC, as well as the current residential address, must be in the same UC.

Location

Quetta ( Baleli-C )

• MicroMerger is an equal-opportunity and female-friendly employer. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Selection will be based on merit, qualifications, experience, and job requirements, without discrimination.
• Only eligible and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for tests or interviews.
• Incomplete, inaccurate, or late applications may not be considered.
• Any attempt to influence the recruitment process, including bribery, favoritism, pressure, or personal references, will result in immediate disqualification.
• MicroMerger has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, corruption, fraud, discrimination, and workplace misconduct.
• Positions may be offered on a contract basis and extended according to performance, project needs, and funding availability.
• MicroMerger reserves the right to change the number of positions, close the vacancy early, reject applications, or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
• By applying, candidates consent to the use of their application information in MicroMerger’s internal recruitment and applicant tracking system.