2022-05-19

Health Promoter – Mogadishu, Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia
Posted on May 19, 2022

Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS)

Health Promoter – Mogadishu, Somalia

Job Description

Job Grade: Band 2

Department: Health

Location: Mogadishu

Reports To: Head Nurse

Direct Reports: Non

Overall Job Purpose

Provide support to the planning, budgeting, coordination, Implementation, monitoring and evaluation and

reporting of health promotion activities to create awareness and change the behaviour of vulnerable communities and households to prevent disease improve their health condition and resilience in accordance to SRCS strategic health priorities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Programme Implementation

Facilitate community participatory needs assessment to diagnose health priorities and mobilize households to improve their health and hygiene conditions
Provide support in the design and development of communication and health promotion materials such as videos, posters, pamphlets, books and newsletters to create awareness and change behaviours
Facilitate capacity-building of volunteers to implement health promotion activities
Utilise community based initiatives such as drama, cultural events and community meetings to create health awareness and disease prevention
Organise and facilitate community meetings and training workshops to create health awareness
Conduct home visits to promote hygiene practices, public sanitation, with more emphasis on monitoring latrine use, water collection and storage as well as hand washing practices
Liaise with communications function to create awareness during disease outbreaks and emergencies
Prepare and submit accurate and detailed monthly statistics and record of all dispensing transactions
Participate in emergency preparedness, rapid assessments and emergency responses
Perform other related duties as assigned by the SRSC Senior Management

Skills and Qualifications

Education Secondary School Education or equivalent qualifications

Professional Training Public/Environmental Health; Communication skills Certification/Licensing

Job Competencies & Experience

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 communications and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate openness to change & ability to manage complexities
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and ability to manage intergroup dynamics and mediate conflicting interests 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 views Proficiency in computer office packages word, excel, power point.

Language Requirement

Demonstrate proficiency in Somali and English languages

Relevant Experience

Minimum 1 year relevant experience working as a volunteer in promoting health and hygiene to prevent the spread of disease

Acknowledgement

I have received, reviewed and fully understand my job description. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential duties and responsibilities described therein, under any and all conditions as described: