Vaccine & Cold Chain Manager (Total 13 posts i.e. One for each district)

The Government of Uttarakhand, through NHM, is implementing eVIN and UWIN platforms to strengthen vaccine logistics, cold chain management, real-time stock visibility and beneficiary tracking.

Despite improvements, challenges remain related to:

• Cold chain maintenance in remote and high-altitude areas
• Timely vaccine availability and stock management
• Human resource capacity of Cold Chain Handlers (CCH)
• Temperature excursion monitoring and response

To address these gaps, Vaccine & Cold Chain Managers will support district and state teams in effective

implementation of eVIN & UWIN, ensuring uninterrupted immunization services across Uttarakhand.

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration/ Public Health/ Hospital Management/ MSW/Social Sciences/ Management/Supply Chain Management/ Technical education from a reputed University / Institution

work experience

 A minimum of 5 Year professional work experience at the district level or above on implementation project in the health sector preferably in Routine Immunization, vaccine logistics, supply chain and cold chain management.

 Demonstrated experience in usage and implementation of eVIN and U-WIN platforms, including vaccine stock management, temperature monitoring, reporting and data analysis at district/state level.

 Should have good knowledge of the health system of state.

 Experience in managing information technology driven projects will be an asset.

 Must have good working knowledge of computer applications.

 Should have analytical, negotiating, communication skills.

 Good knowledge of written and spoken English is required.

 A good working knowledge of local language of the duty station will be needed. 

Required skills

 Strong analytical and reporting skills

 Experience in IT-enabled systems such as eVIN, U-WIN or similar platforms.

 Good computer knowledge (MIS, dashboards, Excel)

 Ability to work independently in field conditions

 Effective communication in Hindi and local language; working knowledge of English desirable

Required Language(s) 

 Good knowledge of written and spoken English is required.

 A good working knowledge of local language of the duty station will be needed. 

Competencies 

Job knowledge and technical expertise

 Has strong knowledge of project area and keeps abreast with new developments in areas of professional discipline and seeks to develop herself/himself professionally

 Has sound knowledge of project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work and assignments.

Results based management

 Leads and facilitates work planning, alerting those involved of potential obstacles and helping to identify suitable alternatives as

needed

 Takes accountability for the delivery of agreed results

 Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision

Duties and Responsibilities:

Programme Planning and Implementation:

• Planning and execution of all activities related to eVIN & UWIN implementation in the assigned district with close coordination with District Immunization Officer and Regional/State Project officer;
• Support in other immunization related activities like Intensified Mission Indra-Dhanush, introduction of newer vaccine in the state, immunization campaign, special drives etc.
• Field visit for cold chain monitoring and Hand holding support to Cold Chain Handlers (CCH) at District Vaccine Store (DVS) and cold chain points especially in remote, hilly and difficult terrain areas in improving timely stock entries and their online visibility, including temperature performance of cold chain equipment.

Technical assistance:

• Technical Support the District Immunization Officer (DIO) in all the activities pertaining to vaccine logistics and cold chain management in the district. This includes, but is not limited to,
• Vaccine stock forecasting
• Cold chain needs assessment
• Indent generation
• Storage and distribution planning for vaccines, syringes and Cold Chain Equipment(CCE)
• Any other work assigned by the DIO in related to eVIN/UWIN.

· Technical support to the DIO in organizing review meetings related to eVIN/UWIN.

· Develop vaccine collection and distribution cycle and ensure its implementation with support from

District Vaccine Store(DVS) in-charge

· Daily review of online data entry of all vaccine and syringes transactions and ensure regular & timely

updating by all cold chain handlers.

· Support Cold chain handlers/Vaccinator for eVIN/UWIN entries of all transactions.

· Regular analysis of consumption patterns, wastage rates, monthly reports etc.

· Monitor cold chain performance through remote temperature loggers and ensure prompt response to

temperature excursions at cold chain points across the district.

· Work closely with State, divisional and district Level Health officials.

· Prepare periodic status reports, annual reports, case studies, etc. in a qualitative and timely manner.

· Undertake field visits to monitor the implementation of the system and provide technical inputs to

address gaps and bottlenecks in the implementation of eVIN and UWIN.

Capacity Building of Cold Chain Handlers:

· Support State and divisional officials in conducting training sessions for CCH,ANMs and plan for

refresher trainings and trainings of newly recruited staffs

· Supportive supervision of ANM & CCH in effective vaccine logistics and cold chain management

including temperature recording and handling.

· Identify capacity-building needs on eVIN and UWIN and undertake capacity-building activities district

level for different levels of health professionals and field-level functionaries, facilitate learning

exchanges.

Vaccine Temperature Management:

· Ensure installation and proper functioning of Temperature loggers.

· Daily Temperature monitoring of Cold Chain Equipment through Temperature logger using eVIN

· Carry out ongoing maintenance of Assets as guided by technical team.

Admin and HR

· Develop Monthly workplan and Monthly activity report for submission to divisional officers.

· Prepare Travel logs and vouchers.

· Daily attendance and leave management with support of direct supervisor