Key Duties and Responsibilities:
To organize and conduct meetings with local government representatives at the county and sub-county levels; train Primary Health Care Staff and community health promoters to promote access and utilization to quality facility-based management of common newborn and childhood illnesses while also enhancing the delivery of reproductive and maternal health services.
Introduce target Community Health Promoters with/to the project objectives and activities and provide implementation of activities per proposed project requirements.
Conduct training, education sessions, and awareness campaigns according to project requirements.
Responsible for monitoring the progress of the project, collecting data on key performance indicators, and evaluating the impact of project activities on maternal and child health outcomes in collaboration with the MEAL team.
Create a working relationship between Community Health Promoters and facilities staff in terms of project information flow.
Work in collaboration with the Communication team in preparing success stories, press releases, articles, and case studies.
Provide regular technical assistance to Primary Health Care staff and Community Health Promoters to ensure the effectiveness of community mobilization activities.
Represent the MNCH promotion activities towards the County and sub-county health authorities as well as the various coordination bodies.
Advocate for policies and interventions that support maternal and child health at local and, national, leveraging evidence generated by the project to influence decisionmakers.
Provide monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports and other required information on a regular basis and timely manner to community health services lead.
Any other duty as assigned by supervisor.
Academic Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, social studies, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
At least 3 years of experience working directly with communities in informal settlements, preferably in a leadership or coordination role.
Proven track record of successfully managing community led development projects, from planning and implementation to monitoring and evaluation.
Experience working collaboratively with local governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders to achieve common goals.
Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse groups of people.
Deep understanding of the health dynamics and challenges faced by residents of informal settlements, as well as their strengths and resilience.
Compensation:
Compensation is dependent upon qualifications and experience in line with CFK Africa Salary Band for the role.
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024
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