Central PEI Officer

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Position Title: Central PEI Officer
Location: Kabul
Country: Afghanistan
Deadline Date: N/A

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
CTG (Compassionate Technology Group) is an organization that supports humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries globally. Established in 2006, CTG has successfully placed over 20,000 staff across 17 countries, including regions in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. The organization specializes in providing rapid and cost-effective services for development and humanitarian missions, ensuring that the right personnel with the right skills are deployed to implement various projects. CTG is known for its efficient HR, logistical, and operational services, which save multilateral organizations time and money, allowing them to focus on their core services. For more information, visit www.ctg.org.

Job Overview:
The Central PEI Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of Polio Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIAs) and Routine Immunization across various provinces in Afghanistan. This position requires close collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and involves planning, supervising, and monitoring immunization activities. The officer will conduct monthly program reviews, develop action plans, and carry out field visits to ensure the effectiveness of the immunization campaigns. The role also includes data collection and analysis, coordination with partners, and providing regular reports to the Ministry of Public Health. The Central PEI Officer will be instrumental in strengthening routine immunization activities and facilitating training for national staff, ensuring that the immunization efforts are efficient and impactful.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Ministry of Public Health in planning, supervising, and monitoring supplementary immunization activities (SIAs) in Afghanistan.
• Conduct monthly program reviews and assist in developing action plans for each Regional Polio Officer.
• Carry out regular field visits to monitor the performance of Permanent Polio Teams and other interventions in selected provinces.
• Collect, review, and analyze campaign and post-campaign data, presenting findings in meetings.
• Coordinate with partners in the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) and provide evidence-based feedback for solution-oriented actions.
• Provide regular reports to the Ministry of Public Health before and after each SIA and coordinate with health and social sector partners.
• Monitor the progress of SIAs, AFP surveillance, and routine immunization, providing timely feedback for actions.
• Facilitate and monitor training and capacity-building activities among national staff.
• Assist in strengthening routine EPI activities at all levels. 1
• Support Team Leader/Deputy Team Leaders with assigned tasks and submit monthly activity plans and reports.

Required Qualifications:
• Over 8 years of experience in the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) program or equivalent experience. • Medical Degree. • Results-oriented approach in the context of the PEI program. • Proven leadership skills to guide and manage a team effectively. • Strong negotiation skills and experience in planning, overseeing, and supervising PEI activities. • Excellent presentation skills for conveying technical facts to PEI partners and in report writing. • Proficient in English and local languages. • Competent in Windows Office 2010 or higher. • Ability to work harmoniously in a team and adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds while maintaining high standards of conduct. • Willingness to conduct regular field visits and work long hours and weekends when required.

Educational Background:
Essential: Completion of a medical degree (MD/Bachelor of Medicine). Desirable: A Master's degree in any Public Health discipline would be an advantage.

Experience:
Essential: More than 8 years of relevant experience in Polio and Routine Immunization activities. Desirable: Relevant experience within the UN and NGO systems would be beneficial.

Languages:
Good knowledge of English is mandatory, and fluency in the local language is required.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and involves working in a challenging environment. WHO has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse, and all candidates will undergo background verification to ensure a safe workplace. The organization maintains a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or tobacco users. CTG does not charge candidates any fees during the recruitment process.