2023-04-01

Community Health Officer – Burao

Burao
Posted on April 1, 2023

SRCS

Community Health Officer – Burao

Job Advertisement

SRCS (Bisha Cas) is seeking a qualified candidate for the following position;

Job Title: Community Health Officer

Grade: Band 4

Reporting to: Regional Branch Health Officer.

Duty Station: Burao Office, Togdheer region.

Posting Date: 1st April-23.

Posting Expiry Date: 13th April-23.

Contract Type: Fixed contract (12 months with possible extension)

Overall Job Purpose

Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of the regional Community Based Surveillance (CBS), Epidemic Prevention, Preparedness & Response (EPPR) and Protection, Gender, Inclusion & Equality (PGIE) activities aimed to expand the availability of health services across community health sectors. Support the Development and implementation of capacity building programs and training workshops aimed at empowering vulnerable communities to improve primary health care services and strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Implement and monitor project activities regarding EPPR, CBS and PGIE among communities and the branch level.
Coordinate the project Volunteers on EPR, CBS, PGIE related activities going at the community level
Coordinate and support staff for any response related to on EPR, CBS, PGIE related activities
Participate capacity building activities by training project volunteers.
Work with SRCS branch staff, volunteers and supervisors to document the functionality and effectiveness of Community health activities in the region.
Provide input into reports, publications on the project and advocacy, support communication to authorities in collaboration with branch staff
Compile eCBHFA reports from community volunteers and share to the relevant health authorities at regional and coordination level. Facilitate survival referral pathways for SGBV victims in the region and include in your monthly reports.
Participate in regional meetings like CBS, PGIE and EPPR meetings.
Mobilize, sensitize, and mentor the new community health committee’s
Report immediately on any challenges (incl. security concern, emergencies) occurring in the community to the branch health officer and branch coordinator.
Prepare and produce monthly, quarterly, and yearly project activity reports in line with the Project and report to PGIE, CBS, and EPR Managers.

Operations Management

Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of the EPPR – PGIE programme annual work plans and budgets line with strategic priorities for branch level.
Must be able to Identify capacity-building needs of the project volunteers and ensure they are properly trained and well supported to implement programme activities.

SRCS Employment Application Form updated 2023

Skills and Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional practice in Epidemiology, Public Health, or social work.

Required Job Experience and Competencies

Minimum 3 years relevant experience in implementing an integrated health program consisting of maternal and child health, immunization, nutrition, HIV/Aids as well as health and hygiene promotion within a humanitarian context
PGIE knowledge will be an added value
Familiarity with cultural perceptions about psychiatric difficulties.
Demonstrating consistency in upholding integrity and ethics
Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Team leader with demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate openness to change & ability to manage complexities
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and ability to manage inter-group dynamics and mediate conflicting interests
Excellent writing skills, analytical capacity to synthesize project outputs and findings for the preparation of quality programme reports
Maturity & confidence in dealing with senior and high-ranking officials
Remain calm, in control, and good-humored even under pressure
Respond positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

We offer:

SRCS offers a contract of one year, renewable depending on both funding and performance.
Salary and Benefits are according to SRCS terms of employment for national staff.

SRCS-Employment-Application-Form-updated-2023

How to apply

Application process:

Interested candidates should complete the attached SRCS Employment Application Form and email it to srcsvac@gmail.com before or on 13th April-23.
Please mention the title of the position you applying for in the subject line.

NB:

You must be available to start work as soon as possible and willing to work in Villages Burao District.
Applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered, Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

SRCS-Employment-Application-Form-updated-2023

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