Employer: International Rescue Committee
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications to be done on the IRC careers page via the link below:
https://rescue.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=1&c=rescue&i...
Location: Somalia
Closing date: 11 Oct 2017
Scope of Work:
Responsible for the community outreach arm of the health services provided within the catchment population of IRC supported primary health care facilities. The CHW Supervisor will constitute and coordinate the full team of the Community Health Workers (90) and Traditional Birth Attendants (15) and he/she will liaise, coordinate and share with other teams (medical) when required.
Key Responsibilities:The Community Health Supervisor is directly responsible to the Community Engagement Manger (CEM) and will carry out the following duties:
Programming
Recruit and organize the entire team of CHWs, in collaboration with the Community Engagement Manager (CEM)
Sensitizing and informing the community of IRC’s activities in Karaan, Hawl Wadag, Wadajir and Hodan Districts
Together with the team of CHWs, establish an accurate geographical mapping of the catchment population served by IRC primary health care activities.
Define schedules for conducting health education and mobilization activities in the community and health facilities, in collaboration with the CHWs. Define the community zones to be covered on a weekly and monthly basis
Arrange weekly meetings with CHWs to address issues and identify health education topics to be disseminated to the community and in the health facility
Conduct community social mobilizations using participatory methods to increase positive health seeking behaviors.
Ensure that the community mobilization sessions are inclusive of vulnerable populations, i.e. women, children, the very old and people with disabilities
Develop Health Promotion material, in collaboration with the Community Engagement Manager, and ensure their distribution and use in the health facilities and communities
Coordinate and prioritize Health Promotion activities for the target population
Link with other organizations and agencies-WHO and UNICEF, working on similar issues, and that are active in IRC’s area of operation to engage in information sharing
Facilitate workshops, events and health education campaigns pertaining to outreach programs, in collaboration with the CEM
Collate, compile and analyze community outreach data on a monthly basis and submit these to CEM to aid in program planning
Review data filled in by CHWs and conduct monitoring and supervision of CHW activities, through regular home and facility visits to verify reported information and address any questions or concerns that may arise
Ensure that all hygiene components, elements and sanitation issues are understood and promoted among the host community and IDPs
Promote the linkage between the communities, key stakeholders and the IRC
Arrange and submit weekly work schedule and plan daily duties and responsibilities in collaboration with the CEM
Attend weekly/monthly health center meetings
Coordinate with the medical team to facilitate and ensure timely referrals of relevant cases from the community to the health facility as necessary
Reporting and communication
Maintain and submit community outreach supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies and placing orders for drugs and supplies
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in Continuous Medical Education sessions and other trainings
Provide weekly updates/reports on CHW activities conducted, challenges faced and recommendations
Compile and submit monthly reports
Monitor and supervise proper usage of supplies.
Operations
Maintain equipment in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the same
Maintain patient/case confidence by keeping information confidential
Report any significant changes in operations to the CEM
Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Key Result Areas
· Organization of community outreach activities
Required Qualifications
Qualifications:
Previous work experience with working with host and IDP communities
A degree in community based approach, Nurse, public health and other related field
Clear and consistent communications skills for use with supervisor, staff and clients
Good knowledge of interviewing and recording techniques; of the surrounding community; program principles and some knowledge of the health care systems
Must be proficient in MS Word and MS Excel
Required Experience & Competencies:
At least 2 years working experience in community outreach activities in a health facility set up and local or international NGO
Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to execute outreach plans, collect data and prepare reports
Sensitive to different cultures and has good interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills, team management and time management
Must be a team player
Closing date: 11 Oct 2017
Scope of Work:
Responsible for the community outreach arm of the health services provided within the catchment population of IRC supported primary health care facilities. The CHW Supervisor will constitute and coordinate the full team of the Community Health Workers (90) and Traditional Birth Attendants (15) and he/she will liaise, coordinate and share with other teams (medical) when required.
Key Responsibilities:The Community Health Supervisor is directly responsible to the Community Engagement Manger (CEM) and will carry out the following duties:
Programming
Recruit and organize the entire team of CHWs, in collaboration with the Community Engagement Manager (CEM)
Sensitizing and informing the community of IRC’s activities in Karaan, Hawl Wadag, Wadajir and Hodan Districts
Together with the team of CHWs, establish an accurate geographical mapping of the catchment population served by IRC primary health care activities.
Define schedules for conducting health education and mobilization activities in the community and health facilities, in collaboration with the CHWs. Define the community zones to be covered on a weekly and monthly basis
Arrange weekly meetings with CHWs to address issues and identify health education topics to be disseminated to the community and in the health facility
Conduct community social mobilizations using participatory methods to increase positive health seeking behaviors.
Ensure that the community mobilization sessions are inclusive of vulnerable populations, i.e. women, children, the very old and people with disabilities
Develop Health Promotion material, in collaboration with the Community Engagement Manager, and ensure their distribution and use in the health facilities and communities
Coordinate and prioritize Health Promotion activities for the target population
Link with other organizations and agencies-WHO and UNICEF, working on similar issues, and that are active in IRC’s area of operation to engage in information sharing
Facilitate workshops, events and health education campaigns pertaining to outreach programs, in collaboration with the CEM
Collate, compile and analyze community outreach data on a monthly basis and submit these to CEM to aid in program planning
Review data filled in by CHWs and conduct monitoring and supervision of CHW activities, through regular home and facility visits to verify reported information and address any questions or concerns that may arise
Ensure that all hygiene components, elements and sanitation issues are understood and promoted among the host community and IDPs
Promote the linkage between the communities, key stakeholders and the IRC
Arrange and submit weekly work schedule and plan daily duties and responsibilities in collaboration with the CEM
Attend weekly/monthly health center meetings
Coordinate with the medical team to facilitate and ensure timely referrals of relevant cases from the community to the health facility as necessary
Reporting and communication
Maintain and submit community outreach supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies and placing orders for drugs and supplies
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in Continuous Medical Education sessions and other trainings
Provide weekly updates/reports on CHW activities conducted, challenges faced and recommendations
Compile and submit monthly reports
Monitor and supervise proper usage of supplies.
Operations
Maintain equipment in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the same
Maintain patient/case confidence by keeping information confidential
Report any significant changes in operations to the CEM
Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Key Result Areas
· Organization of community outreach activities
Required Qualifications
Qualifications:
Previous work experience with working with host and IDP communities
A degree in community based approach, Nurse, public health and other related field
Clear and consistent communications skills for use with supervisor, staff and clients
Good knowledge of interviewing and recording techniques; of the surrounding community; program principles and some knowledge of the health care systems
Must be proficient in MS Word and MS Excel
Required Experience & Competencies:
At least 2 years working experience in community outreach activities in a health facility set up and local or international NGO
Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to execute outreach plans, collect data and prepare reports
Sensitive to different cultures and has good interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills, team management and time management
Must be a team player
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications to be done on the IRC careers page via the link below:
https://rescue.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=1&c=rescue&i...
