Project Coordinator (AEFI) (Northern Cape)

Date Posted: 2022/12/06

Reference Number: LN510

Description

Key Performance Areas:

Facilitation and support of the reporting and investigation of Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI) in the province and district.
Alert the National Department of Health, Expanded Programme on Immunisation AEFI Coordinator of serious/severe AEFIs.
Assign EPID numbers for reported AEFI cases in consultation with district public health officials.
Assist with the follow-up of cases and ensure all Case Report Forms (CRF), Case Investigation Forms (CIF), and supporting documentation (clinical notes, laboratory results, autopsy, verbal, post-mortem, etc.) are submitted to the National AEFI Coordinator and captured on the electronic system (MedSafety-Vigilance Hub).
Monitor the timely submission of CRF and CIF, and initiate investigation of severe or serious cases, clusters, and adverse events of special interest (AESI).
Ensure all CRF, CIF, and documentation are submitted to the National EPI / AEFI Coordinator and captured on the electronic system.
Serve as a Vigilance Hub super-user, responsible for drawing AEFI reports, line lists, and ensuring cases are assigned to district public health officials for follow-up.
Train AEFI Coordinators on the Med Safety App and Vigilance Hub to access and capture AEFIs, reporting forms, add missing information, upload supporting documents, draw line lists for follow-up, and generate reports.
Capture paper-based CRF on the Vigilance Hub and update the case as investigations are conducted.
Prepare formal communication and AEFI surveillance updates/reports.
Assist the provincial team to analyze the CRFs and guide investigations.
Serve as secretariat for the Provincial review and investigation team meetings.
Attend National and Provincial AEFI Team meetings.
In the event of death occurring within 30 days of investigation, alert the provincial AEFI review committee and the National Department of Health for further guidance. Submit CRF, CIF, and clinical records and, if applicable, submit Med App Safety reference number.
Ensure necessary post-mortem examinations are completed in cases of death occurring within 30 days after vaccination.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:

Matric (Grade 12).
Three-year health-related Diploma or Degree (e.g., Bio-Medical Science, Public Health/Epidemiology, Nursing) or equivalent.
3 years’ experience in a relevant field.

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