Organization Background

Beza Posterity Development Organization (BPDO) was established in 2000 as an anti-HIV/AIDS group at a time when the virus was the leading cause of death, and there was significant stigma and discrimination. BPDO's main office is located in Bole sub-city, Addis Ababa, with regional coordination offices in Bahir Dar, Kombolcha, Semera-Logia, and Harar, and project offices in Dessie, Debere Birhan, Shewa Robit, Kemissie, Mekaneselam, Woldiya, Gondar, Sekota, Debark, Metema, Debre Markos, Injebara, Dejen, and Chagni. Additionally, BPDO has satellite offices in Bati, Haik, Harbu, Sayint, Jamma, Mekidela, Wereilu, Kelella, Legambo, Antsokia Gemza, Menjar Shenkora, Dire Dawa, and Jigjiga. BPDO envisions a healthy, productive, and transformed society, with a mission to empower communities through need-based and sustainable local solutions. Its core values include volunteerism, inclusion and diversity, teamwork, partnership and networking, accountability and transparency, and respect and recognition. BPDO's motto is to stand for others

Project Overview

BPDO, in partnership with CCRDA/CGPP, will implement activities to CDC-strengthen immunization program capacity in Bati Town, Oromia Special Zone of the Amhara Region. The intervention will focus on identifying underserved populations and applying tailored strategies to improve vaccination coverage. Immunization data for Bati Town are limited, as existing health studies in the wider Bati district have largely focused on malaria and other diseases, underscoring the need for targeted vaccination coverage data. Ongoing insecurity in the Amhara Region has significantly disrupted routine immunization services, resulting in a serious public health concern with potential long-term consequences. In response, BPDO has committed to implementing the CDC-SIPI project in Bati Town in 2026.

• The CDC-SIPI Project will be implemented through four core strategic pillars, supported by strong project management systems:

• Strengthened Systems and Collaboration 

• Deep Community Engagement

• Targeted Capacity Building

• Data-Driven Service Delivery and Monitoring

BPDO would like to hire a qualified and experienced candidate as per the requirements listed below. 

Under the guidance and supervision of the Zonal Immunization Coordinator, the Woreda Immunization Expert will be responsible for coordinating RED/REC microplanning and other CDC-SIPI Project interventions in Bati Town. The role requires close collaboration with the Woreda Health Office, PHCUs, immunization partners, and other relevant stakeholders. The Woreda Immunization Expert will carry out the following key responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Required number: 1

Job Location: Bati Town, Oromia Special Zones.

Reports to: Zonal Immunization Coordinator

Direct reports: None

Contract period: Definite periods with possibility of extension

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support bottom-up RED/REC microplanning to identify and reach eligible and susceptible children for VPDs.

• Provide refresher training for community volunteers and HWs/HEWs on VPD surveillance and outbreak response (polio, measles, neonatal tetanus, cholera).

• Engage community volunteers in catch-up vaccination campaigns, including defaulter tracing, outreach support, and crowd/vaccination management.

• Support tailored vaccination service delivery through mobile and monthly outreach services for polio, measles, and other antigens.

• Provide logistical support, including vaccine transportation and cold chain maintenance, to ensure vaccine potency.

• Conduct regular mentorship, supportive supervision, and risk assessments for Woreda Health Offices and PHCs, including development of risk registers.

• Strengthen data quality through capacity building, routine monitoring, verification, and RCS/LQAS surveys.

• Support timely VPD outbreak response (e.g., cVDPV, measles, cholera) with technical and logistical assistance.

• Facilitate annual EPI planning, review, and data monitoring meetings at the woreda level with community and religious leaders.

• Conduct community dialogue sessions to address vaccine hesitancy, misconceptions, and access barriers.

• Strengthen woreda EPI task forces to coordinate, monitor, and improve vaccination program performance.

Gender:

• Demonstrate understanding of BPDO Gender Equality Strategy

• Contribute to ensuring that BPDO is a place where men and women are treated equally and with dignity and respect

• Demonstrate gender equality awareness and gender sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender equality perspective into tasks and activities.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or any related health science or related field of study

• Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience

• Demonstrated experience in analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills

• Proven knowledge, experience, and skill in EPI implementation in health programs

• Additional training on IIP/Cold chain implementation is an advantage

• Advanced knowledge and skill in research data analysis Software packages, both quantitative (EPI info, SPSS, Stata, etc.) and qualitative research

• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Excellent oral and written abilities in English

Skills, Ability, and Knowledge:

• Strong skills in coordinating and conducting research, both qualitative and quantitative.

• Proven knowledge, experience, and skill in coordinating activities at the national and regional level

• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain robust working relationships with government entities, internal partners, donors, and INGOs, ensuring optimal coordination of resources and endeavors within the district and at the national level.

• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.

• Technical skills and knowledge on vaccines, immunization programs, and delivery systems are advantageous.

• Ability to work both independently in unstructured settings and as part of a team, often on tight timelines.

• Ability to effectively deliver results in high-pressure situations, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and set priorities

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of immunization partners and stakeholders

Language skills:

• Fluency in English and Amharic.

• Excellent oral and written abilities in English

How to Apply:

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