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Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS)
Health Promoters (2 Positions) – Hudur, Bakool region, Somalia
Position: 2 Health Promoters
Job Grade: Band 2
Department: Health
Location Hudur Branch
Reports To: Branch Health Officer
Direct Reports:
Closing Date: 21 July 2024
Time 04:00Pm
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
Educational Qualifications & Professional Training
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
• 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 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.
How to apply
Interested candidates should email their updated CV, cover letter, in one Parcel /envelope to Bardhere SRCS Branch or hr.srcs@yahoo.com
Note: applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Please write the position you are applying on the subject line. If you don’t write it, your applications will not be considered.
Deadline for Applications: 21st July, 2024.
Job disclaimer and notification:
Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does
not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers
during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an
interview.
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