Community Health Field Coordinator

Save the Children UK is a leading international child rights organization, fighting to improve the lives of children in the UK and 50 countries around the world.

Together with children, we are helping to build a better world for present and future generations by making a reality of children’s rights.

Our programming activities in Kenya are in the North Eastern Province (Dadaab, Wajir and Mandera areas) and Eldoret in the areas of Child Protection, Nutrition, Livelihoods and Health.

We are outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection and we are determined to change that.

We are seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position ofCommunity Health Field Coordinator.

Contract period – 12 months

Job Purpose

The Community Health field Coordinator will be in-charge of implementation of AFREN program in Mandera West District.

The program focuses on establishing a comprehensive community health program that targets provision of basic Community health care to children and women through Community health Workers (CHWS) and Community Health Extension workers.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise formation of community health units in Mandera West through Selection, training and mobilization of Community health workers (CHWs) and Community Health Extension Workers(CHEWs) in collaboration with the District Health Management team.
• Support provision of Basic Health kits to CHWs and CHEWs in the District.
• Supervise community level management of simple childhood illnesses which include Fever, diarrhoea through CHWs.
• Provide community health Units with a basic kit that includes ORS, Basic antibiotics and other basic health items.
• Work in collaboration with DHMT in strengthening the link between Community and the health facilities through the Community health Committees.
• Provide Support to DHMT in monitoring and Evaluation of community Health services on quarterly basis in order to increase the quality of Community level health services.
• Work closely with Local leaders and Community health committees in raising Health awareness and educate communities on maternal child health issues in the communities.
• Supervise on regular basis Community Mobilization activities in order to improve health seeking behaviours in the community.
• Work with Community health committees in streamlining community level Referral for all sick children in the community.
• Conduct regular meetings with Targeted community groups in order to address social, cultural and traditional barriers affecting health.
• Compile Health education and community outreach reports on timely basis and submit them to the program Manager.
• Represent Save the Children in Community level meetings and other meetings as adviced by the program Manager.
• Comply with Save the Children UK policies and practices with respect to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunity and other relevant policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in Health or Advanced Diploma in Health related field.
• At least three years of experience in running Community health programs.
• Good Knowledge of Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) and Community Health Education strategies.
• Good knowledge of Kenya Guidelines in Community health Units and Community Health Workers Units.
• Ability to produce analytical and well-presented project reports.
• Good skills in Advocacy and good communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and maintain tactful relations with relevant local authorities in politically and culturally sensitive environments.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
• Flexible, adaptable, able to improvise and work in stressful, volatile environment
• Representational and advocacy skills
• Sensitive to issues affecting children and committed to Save the Children’s Child Protection policy.

Application process:

If you meet the above requirements, please send your cover letter indicating your expected salary and detailed CV with current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:

Head of Human Resources & Administration,
Save the Children UK, Kenya Programme
Email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke

not later than 16th December, 2011.

Quote the job title on the subject line.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Due to the urgency to fill this position, short listing will be done as applications are received.

“Candidates from North Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply”

Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.