Provincial COVID-19 Vaccination (COVAX) Coordinator x1 – Mashonaland East Province – Zimbabwe Association of Church-Related Hospitals – ZACH

Job Summary

The Covid-19 vaccination coordinator will provide both programmatic and M&E oversite for the vaccination campaign that will be supported by ZACH in the four districts of Marondera, Goromonzi, Seke and Murewa of Mashonaland East Province towards achieving 70% vaccination coverage. The coordinator will work under the guidance of the MoHCC technical supervisor at Provincial level.

Duties And Responsibilities

Planning and coordinating COVID-19 vaccination mobilization and outreach vaccine administration activities in the 4 supported districts; Oversee logistics to ensure vaccine availability, adherence to cold chain and adverse event monitoring systems; Supervision and coordination of ZACH hired mobilization and vaccination staff (mobilizers and nurses); Collaborate with health promotion unit to facilitate adequate mobilization; Ensure availability of transport for mobilization and outreach vaccination administration activities up to waste management (where required); Oversee and ensure proper documentation in all relevant registers, support routine data collection, daily, weekly and monthly and ensure timely reporting; Analyse programmatic data and give feedback to relevant stakeholders; Facilitate daily, weekly, monthly reporting of vaccination activities, this includes compilation of routine and ad hoc reports as required and submit these to relevant stakeholders; Represent ZACH in national, provincial, district COVID-19 related forums; Maintain COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Protocol; Timely identification of challenges and facilitate mitigation to improve program performance.

Qualifications And Experience

Registered General Nurse qualification with a M&E qualification or strong M&E background, Community Health Nursing is an added advantage; EPI program management experience at minimum district level / Covid-19 vaccination experience or Incident Command knowledge preferred; Extremely organized and able to adapt to changing situations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.