1. Background

Lebanon’s national immunization program aims to ensure protection against vaccine-preventable diseases, especially among high-risk populations entering the country. Border entry points serve as critical public health control locations where timely vaccination, screening, and referral can significantly reduce the risk of disease importation, outbreaks, and transmission.

To strengthen routine immunization and outbreak preparedness, vaccinators will be deployed to border sites to support immunization services, record keeping, and coordination with local EPI structures.

2. Objective of the Position

The Border Vaccinator will provide immunization services to eligible individuals entering Lebanon, ensure compliance with national immunization protocols, maintain accurate vaccination records, and support cold chain and vaccine stock management at border locations.

3. Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities

Vaccination and Service Delivery

• Administer vaccines in accordance with MoPH  guidelines.
• Screen individuals for vaccination eligibility based on age, vaccination status, epidemiological risk, and travel history.
• Conduct rapid health assessments related to vaccine-preventable diseases and community based surveillance.
• Follow infection prevention and control (IPC) measures during service delivery.

Vaccine and Cold Chain Management

• Ensure vaccines are stored, handled, and transported under optimal cold chain conditions, including use of RTMDs/data loggers.
• Monitor vaccine stock levels, track stock consumption, and notify supervisors of shortages.
• Support safe disposal and segregation of sharps and immunization waste following national protocols.

Documentation and Data Management

• Record all administered doses using approved EPI data tools (including MERA)
• Submit daily and weekly reports to supervisors.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of beneficiary information.

Providing aweareness

• Inform beneficiaries about vaccine requirements, side effects, and follow-up doses if needed.
• Provide needed awareness about immunization and other required topics

Monitoring, Accountability, and Quality Assurance

• Support monitoring of vaccination uptake at border points.
• Apply MoPH safety standards to ensure high quality immunization practices.
• Report adverse events following immunization (AEFI) immediately.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Nursing degree and Valid license from the Lebanese Order of Nurses

Years of Experience required:

·         Minimum 1–2 years of experience in vaccination, PHC service delivery, and data entry.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

·         Experience in vaccination, PHC service delivery, and data entry

·         Experience working with MoPH or EPI programs is an asset.

·         Knowledge of cold chain and vaccine logistics preferred.

·         Strong interpersonal communication.

·         Ability to work in high-traffic, stressful, or emergency settings.

·          Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail.

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

·         Teamwork and coordination with multiple actors.

·         Flexibility for shift work, weekends, or rotation between border points.

Deliverables/Outputs:

Tasks/Milestone:

Vaccination Service Delivery

·  Provide routine vaccination for eligible individuals at designated border crossing points throughout the year.

·  Conduct daily screening for vaccination eligibility (based on age, vaccination records, and epidemiological risk).

·  Follow IPC procedures during all service delivery operations.

Data Management and Reporting

·  Maintain accurate vaccination records using MoPH-approved tools (MERA).

·  Conduct regular data entry, verification, and timely submission of reports.

Vaccine and Cold Chain Management

·         Monitor vaccine stock availability and track consumption across all border points.

·         Maintain cold chain integrity using temperature monitoring devices (RTMDs/data loggers).

·         Segregate and dispose of immunization waste according to national protocols.

Surveillance and any unexpected medical event (AEFI) Follow-Up

· Monitor adverse events following immunization (AEFI) at border points.

· Coordinate reporting through MoPH surveillance channels.