Project Community Engagement Officer – Based In Kigoma / Katavi
Pathfinder International
Position type:Full Time
NGO
Job Summary
S/he will be responsible for the management of Community Health Workers and PHE champions in the project.
Minimum Qualification: Unspecified
Experience Level: Mid level
Experience Length: 2 years
Job Description
Responsible for provision of technical leadership and management of the community component of the FP and PHE. S/he will be responsible for the management of Community Health Workers and PHE champions in the project. She / He will support the link between the communities and health facilities in the implementation of community based activities including FP outreach services. She / he will be reporting directly to the Technical/ Health
Key outcomes:
Work closely with Community Health Workers (CHWs) / Community Based Distributors (CBDs) to provide voluntary FP education, services and referral to women and men,
Work with CHWs / CBDs to provide FP and PHE education through community groups such as farmer groups, First Time Parents and other Natural Resource Management based groups
Liaise with Health Facility staff and village governments to organize community based outreach activities to deliver integrated SRH services, including FP.
Liaise with DRCH-Cos and CHMTs in project districts to support the coordination and implementation of community - based Outreach activities to deliver integrated SRH services, including FP.
Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of FP services data into the government systems (MTUHA) and in Pathfinder registers.
Coordinate the work of CHWs and CBDs to enhance their performance in advancing voluntary FP information and services
Support monitoring, evaluation and data collection activities at health facilities and at community level.
Provide FP based training to all staff members under the Landscape Conservation of Western Tanzania project during quarterly meetings or any organized project events
Minimally Required Education, Training and Experience:
Background in health or community development with experience in managing Family Planning outreach activities
At least two-year experience of working on SRHR and FP programs, especially in the rural areas of Western Tanzania.
Candidates with experiences in delivering Family Planning interventions in Kigoma or Katavi regions are highly encouraged to apply
How to Apply?
Please manually apply for this job using the details below:
Interested applicants are requested to submit their CV, including contact details for 3 references before the close of business on December 28,2018. Applications should be addressed to the Director for Human Resources and Administration, Pathfinder International, PO Box 77991, Dar es Salaam or sent via e-mail to Tanzania-jobs@pathfinder.org stating the position being applied for in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.