Job Post: Gavi REACH Health Officer

Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location: Tigray Region, Ethiopia (Northwest, Central, and South zones)
Job Type: Full-time

About IRC

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC works in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, delivering lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity, and hope to millions.

IRC is committed to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in programs and operations, ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all clients and staff. We uphold safeguarding principles in our workplace and programs, addressing misconduct without fear or favor.

Job Overview

The Gavi REACH Health Officer will support immunization programs in Tigray, focusing on Zero Dose Children (ZDC) and overlooked communities in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The role involves:

• Strengthening immunization services within Primary Health Care (PHC) platforms.
• Training community and facility-based health workers.
• Enhancing disease surveillance and community engagement.
• Leading immunization program planning, execution, and evaluation.

Major Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Implementation

• Coordinate micro-plan preparation for immunization campaigns, including routine EPI and hard-to-reach areas.
• Map missed communities and ZDC to improve immunization coverage.
• Manage cold chain logistics, vaccine forecasting, and supply distribution.
• Support weekly movement plans for field supervision and mentorship.
• Develop IPC action plans for continuous quality improvement.
• Lead risk communication and community mobilization (RCCE) efforts.
• Monitor and report adverse events following immunization (AEFI).
• Represent IRC in regional health cluster meetings (RMNCH, EPI, PHEM).

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Ensure timely data collection for polio and routine immunization (RI) monitoring.
• Assess program effectiveness and recommend adjustments.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Promote team engagement, inclusion, and IRC values.
• Foster learning and dialogue to strengthen safeguarding policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Diploma/BSc/MSc in Nursing, Public Health, or MD from a recognized institution.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• 2+ years of experience (BSc) / 1+ year (MSc) / 5+ years (Diploma).
• Experience in immunization, PHEM, or emergency health response.
• Strong project management and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of EPI and disease surveillance policies in Ethiopia.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Experience in community-based participatory approaches.
• NGO experience in emergency health projects is a plus.

Language Skills

• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Local language proficiency is advantageous.

Certifications & Licenses

• Renewed professional license required.

Disclaimer

• IRC never requests payment at any recruitment stage.
• IRC is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics.

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