Save the Children International

Officer- Immunization

Save the Children International  •  Bangladesh (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity

The Officer - Immunization is responsible for overseeing immunization activities at Save the Children’s Health operations in Cox’s Bazar Child Hospital. This includes delivering high-quality EPI services to the assigned population, ensuring proper vaccine storage and handling, maintaining accurate records. The role also involves collaborating with health teams to ensure coverage and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases among community. The position also will be responsible for laboratory testing, maintain quality assurance, supervise the laboratory assistant, ensure infection prevention and control (IPC) compliance, and maintain accurate records and reporting systems. Additionally, the incumbent coordinates with government immunization teams, supports SCI health programs in the targeted community, and engages with other humanitarian actors and local authorities to ensure the effective implementation of vaccination activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 2 years of experience working in a similar position

• Diploma in Medical Technology (Laboratory), B.Sc. in Health Technology (Laboratory) or Similar discipline with valid registration under State Medical Faculty in Bangladesh

• Proven ability to train and coach staff

• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions

• Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay in the field

• Commitment to and understanding Save the Children’s aims, values, and principles

• Demonstrable ability in report writing and excellent communication skills

• Computer literate

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the rights of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

For a detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
· All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
· Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Save the Children International

About Save the Children International

Save the Children

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in around 120 countries. Our vision is to live in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

Last year Save the Children's programmes and campaigns reached more than 55 million children directly around the world, through our and our partners'​ work.

We work to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Across all of our work, we pursue several core values: accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity and integrity.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1919
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