JOB VACANCY – EPI Supervisor (Nursing Team Supervisor) – Full Time – 100%
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.
Title: EPI SUPERVISOR (NURSING TEAM SUPERVISOR)
Direct Reports: NURSING ACTIVITY MANAGER (NAM)
Location: LIWALE, LINDI
MAIN PURPOSE
Plan, organize, and evaluate Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) activities, including nursing and team-related tasks, in alignment with MSF values, policies, protocols, and universal health standards. The goal is to ensure the quality and continuity of immunization services and the effective implementation and development of the action plan.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
o Plan, supervise, and evaluate all Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) activities, including routine immunizations, supplemental immunization activities, and outreach services, ensuring adherence to MSF protocols and universal health standards
o Perform nursing tasks when necessary to optimize resources, providing care and support with professional knowledge and experience
o Protocol and Hygiene Standards:
Implement and ensure adherence to all hygiene protocols and procedures within the EPI activities. Supervise the team to maintain the same standards to guarantee the quality of care and services
Organize and coordinate team activities, including weekly schedules, annual leave, and coverage for absences
Evaluate team performance, identify training needs, and ensure staff receive appropriate capacity-building to maintain high-quality immunization services
Oversee the management of the cold chain, ensuring proper storage, transportation, and handling of vaccines according to established guidelines
o Pharmacy and Medical Equipment Management:
Supervise the management of medical supplies and equipment, including vaccine stock, drugs, and related materials
Monitor storage conditions, conduct inventories, track consumption, manage expired items, and ensure timely replenishment
Ensure all staff involved in EPI activities are adequately trained in vaccine administration and related medical device use
Supervise cleaning and minor maintenance of medical equipment, ensuring tasks are performed according to protocols. Report any malfunctions to the biomedical service
o Coordinate administrative tasks, including maintaining accurate patient files, immunization records, and data collection forms
o Prepare and submit regular reports with statistical analysis of EPI activities, coverage rates, and challenges to support decision-making and planning
o Work with community health workers to improve community awareness and participation in immunization activities.
o Address vaccine hesitancy and encourage acceptance of routine and supplemental immunization services
o Conduct regular monitoring of immunization sites, outreach activities, and vaccine delivery processes to ensure adherence to standards and identify areas for improvement
o Provide feedback and regular updates to the medical focal point, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improving EPI activities
MSF has been working intermittently in Tanzania since 1993, supporting MOH in a variety of areas, notably the provision of primary and secondary health care and the response to epidemics such as cholera, malaria, and HIV/AIDS. MSF’s latest intervention in the country started in May 2015 with an emergency response to a cholera outbreak affecting both the refugee and the host populations in Kigoma region. During the emergency phase MSF expanded medical and water/sanitation activities to all three refugee camps in the region.
Liwale project officially launched in December 2022, Liwale project is an integrated project supporting MoH in Community based, Primary and Secondary health care for mother and child under 5. MSF is currently supporting 7 health facilities including 4 secondary health care facilities (1 district hospital, 3 health centres) where CEmONC are offered and 3 primary health care where BEmONC are offered. This support includes facilitation for recruitment of 102 health care workers including 50 community health care workers, medical supply, empowerment of team (trainings, team management, quality of care improvement), referrals, Watsan activities and rehabilitations.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
o Essential Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery
o Essential Valid registered nursing license to practice
Experience:
o Essential at least TWO (2) years experienced in-charge and/or supervisory role in Nursing activities
o Conducting training and work experience in EPI activities added value.
o Desirable MSF and NGO work experience
Knowledge:
o Essential Computer literacy (WORD, EXCEL and INTERNET)
Languages:
o Good English spoken and written, and Kiswahili are essential.
Competencies:
o Results and Quality Orientation
o Teamwork and Cooperation
o Behavioural Flexibility
o Commitment to MSF Principles
o Stress Management
Women, or any person feeling like being part of a minority is encouraged to apply. MSF is dedicated to fostering a safe work environment with zero tolerance for any form of abuse.
APPLICATION DETAILS
All interested candidates shall submit their motivation letter, CV and copy of relevant professional certificates not later than Friday, February 07th 2025 at 4:00 PM. Please quote the job title on the email subject “EPI SUPERVISOR (NURSING TEAM SUPERVISOR)”
Please send your application to the email address [email protected]. The applications can also be submitted at MSF offices situated at Uporoto Street, Plot No.74, House No.22, Ursino Estate, Victoria, Dar es salaam, or in Nduta Refugees Camp, Kibondo District or MSF Guest House Kibondo or at MSF office situated in Liwale, Lindi.
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