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ivci:volunteer_roles [2025/01/16 15:19] – [Country Liaison] nbunkerivci:volunteer_roles [2025/02/04 12:12] (current) – [Point of Contact (POC)] nbunker
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-====== Point of Contact (POC) ======+====== Volunteer Roles ======
  
-A Point of Contact (POC) is a designated individual who serves as the first technical contact for questions about vaccine coding within their jurisdiction (country, province, state, etc.). There can only be **one POC per jurisdiction**, though others from the jurisdiction may participate in IVC calls and activities. The POC’s key responsibilities include:+The International Vaccine Codes Initiative (IVC) is a collaborative global network designed to improve vaccine coding and enhance public health worldwide. At its core, IVC thrives on the contributions of dedicated volunteers who share a passion for advancing public health and a desire to engage with the broader international community. 
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 +Joining IVC as a volunteer is not just about contributing to a groundbreaking initiative—it’s about expanding your professional horizons. As a volunteer, you will: 
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 +  * **Build Global Connections**: Collaborate with vaccine coding experts, public health professionals, and advocates from around the world, fostering meaningful relationships and knowledge-sharing opportunities. 
 +  * **Advance Your Expertise**: Engage with cutting-edge challenges in vaccine coding, gaining unique insights and honing skills that will enhance your professional experience and career development. 
 +  * **Shape the Future of Public Health**: Be at the forefront of global efforts to ensure accurate vaccine coding, improving the ability of healthcare systems to track and respond to immunization needs. 
 +  * **Lead and Innovate**: Play an active role in shaping international discussions, creating resources, and driving initiatives that impact public health across borders. 
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 +We’ve created several volunteer roles to help make this initiative a success, each with opportunities to contribute, grow, and connect with peers. Whether you’re a technical expert, a public health advocate, or someone passionate about global health, there’s a role for you. 
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 +Your contributions as a volunteer not only support the IVC mission but also position you as a leader in the field of vaccine coding and public health. Join us today to help advance this vital initiative while growing personally and professionally. 
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 +===== Point of Contact (POC) ===== 
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 +A Point of Contact (POC) is a designated individual who serves as the first technical contact for questions about vaccine coding within their jurisdiction (region, country, province, state, etc.). There can only be **one POC per jurisdiction**, though others from the jurisdiction may participate in IVC calls and activities. The POC’s key responsibilities include:
   * Responding to technical questions about vaccination coding and acting as a first point of contact.   * Responding to technical questions about vaccination coding and acting as a first point of contact.
   * Looping in relevant local experts if they do not have the answer, ensuring inquiries are handled effectively.   * Looping in relevant local experts if they do not have the answer, ensuring inquiries are handled effectively.
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 This role is critical to fostering a decentralized, peer-to-peer network. POCs do not need to know all the answers but must take responsibility for ensuring the right expertise is engaged. This role is critical to fostering a decentralized, peer-to-peer network. POCs do not need to know all the answers but must take responsibility for ensuring the right expertise is engaged.
  
-====== Country Liaison ======+===== International Liaison =====
  
-A Country Liaison is a volunteer focused on building relationships and coordinating activities for a specific country. There can only be **one Country Liaison per country**, though they can enlist support from others to fulfill their responsibilities. Their key responsibilities include:+A International Liaison is a volunteer focused on building relationships and coordinating activities for a specific country or region. There can only be **one Country Liaison identified per country or region**, though they can enlist support from others to fulfill their responsibilities. Their key responsibilities include:
   * Supporting IVC activities by attending meetings and helping implement group decisions.   * Supporting IVC activities by attending meetings and helping implement group decisions.
   * Recruiting and maintaining a strong relationship with the country’s POC.   * Recruiting and maintaining a strong relationship with the country’s POC.
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   * Acting as a backup if the POC is unavailable to ensure continuity.   * Acting as a backup if the POC is unavailable to ensure continuity.
   * Promoting collaboration and information-sharing between the country and the global IVC network.   * Promoting collaboration and information-sharing between the country and the global IVC network.
-  * Attending IVC calls+  * Attending IVC virtual calls and supporting IVC activities
  
 **Additional Considerations:** **Additional Considerations:**
  
-The Country Liaison role is ideal for individuals with cultural or professional ties to the country they represent.+The International Liaison role is ideal for individuals with cultural or professional ties to the country they represent.
  
-====== Cochair ======+===== Cochair =====
  
 Cochairs are integral to the organizational leadership of the IVC. This role supports the planning and execution of IVC’s activities. There should ideally be four Cochairs, each from a different country or jurisdiction, to ensure diverse representation. Current responsibilities include: Cochairs are integral to the organizational leadership of the IVC. This role supports the planning and execution of IVC’s activities. There should ideally be four Cochairs, each from a different country or jurisdiction, to ensure diverse representation. Current responsibilities include:
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