2022-09-04

Community Health Workers (CHWs) Supervisors (3 Positions) – Mogadishu, Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia
Posted on September 4, 2022

HIRDO

Community Health Workers (CHWs) Supervisors (3 Positions) – Mogadishu, Somalia

Community Health Workers (CHWs) Supervisors

Vacancy Advertisement

Sector: Health & Nutrition

Positions: 3 Positions

Reports to: Health and Nutrition Supervisor

Employment Category: 1 year

Location: Mogadishu, Somalia

Position Overview

The Community Health Worker (CHW) supervisor will work on HIRDO Health and Nutrition program in Somalia, which aims to reduce the maternal and infant mortality rate among women and girls ages 15-49 and children under 2. The CHW supervisor will play an essential role in providing outreach, prenatal health education, and home visiting to improve community knowledge on how to have a healthy pregnancy and birth, as well as preparing and caring for a newborn. The position performs all functions and activities within the guidelines and principles set forth in HIRDO nutrition (OTP) project implementation objectives, and goals.

Minimum Qualification:

Must possess a minimum qualification of Diploma or equivalent.
Experience in community work, education, health care, or related field preferred
Information Technology skills such as: laptops, smart phones, Internet/online application systems, Microsoft Office
Knowledge of and/or experience in maternal and child health highly preferred
Read, write, and speak Somali and English strongly preferred;
Works or resides in Mogadishu, Somalia

Essential Functions

Offers peer health education and support to families within the designated areas
Provides health information through community outreach, group health education sessions, individual encounters, and home visits to assess patient needs and concerns as they relate to their family, their community, and their health
Plans and leads group health education sessions and discussions on assigned health topics
Makes referrals to healthcare access, and follows up with individuals to ensure they receive needed service
Plans, organizes, and participates health awareness gatherings and trainings/workshops
Reduces stigma and other barriers to initiating or continuing health care by providing culturally/linguistically competent, reliable information to both community members and health care providers
Develops relationships with local health care and social services providers to create a robust, collaborative network to serve the community’s needs
Actively participates in, and successfully completes, training provided by Horn International Relief and Development Organization
Participates as a member of various teams as needed
Supports and supervise community health workers

Desired Competencies:

Ability to communicate easily with others, including demonstrating active listening skills
Demonstrate group facilitation skills,
Demonstrate flexibility in addressing changing community needs and program environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to navigate the health service system and advocate for women and children
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrates initiative and good conclusion in work
Displays empathy, respect, and understanding of community resources, programmatic goals, and understanding of organizational values and processes

Mode of Application:

Interested candidates should send their resumes on or before September 11^th 2022 to Hirdo.somalia@hirdo.org Only complete applications sent through email will be considered.

Complete applications will have a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic certificates, and names and contact information of three references.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Child Safeguarding and PSEA Commitments:

HIRDO has a zero tolerance for any form of abuse/harassment, and staff are expected to uphold the organizational values. We are determined to keep our beneficiaries safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of vulnerable children and adults from any form of abuse.

Equal Opportunity:

HIRDO is equal opportunity employer & committed to achieved workforce diversity qualified personnel.

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