VAC-10454 Community Mobilizer (MHU/Health Educator)

Under the overall guidance of National Programme Officer and direct supervision of the Medical Officer/MHU Team Leader, the incumbent will actively engage in the health promotion activities including nutrition screening, risk communication and community engagement activities. S/he is expected to carry out her/his duties in accordance with strictest ethical standards and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

1.Provide individual and group health education and awareness raising sessions on predetermined health promotion topics including, but not limited to prevention of malaria, AWD, CCHF, Dengue, vaccine-preventable diseases such as (COVID-19, TB, HBS, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, H-influenza, pneumonia, rota, measles), malnutrition, maternal child health and WASH (Safe drinking water, hygiene, sanitation for those attending health facilities.

2.To raise the awareness door to door on COVID-19, AWD, Measles, CCHF, Dengue, and other communicable diseases to migrants, IDPs and host community population in target provinces as available.

3.Actively seek out communities in need of C-19 vaccines and other activities, including regular disease outbreak monitoring, collect statistical information, take part in the health awareness campaign, etc.

4.To mobilize the community to immunize their children and women of reproductive age.

5.Actively seek out and screening all the suspected cases for AWD, CCHF, Dengue, measles, and screening in the community.

6.Contribute to the consistent and accurate collection of data into the KOBO system—vaccinations and mobile clinic activities.

7.Assist medical doctor in   identification, reviewing of the medical history, and reviewing of examination results during mobile clinic outreach and static border facility consultations.

8.Participate in the preparation of the monthly and daily schedule of the mobile clinic in collaboration with local government stakeholders and the health cluster and partners.

9.Maintain a daily checklist of all medical and delivery equipment and medicines to ensure that all medical kits are prepared and fully stocked, with all medical supplies organized, listed, and within the expiration period.

10.Contribute to weekly RRCE staff meetings for program development and problem solving.

11.Provide complete accurate and on time monthly activity reports, entered daily into Kobo.

12.To ensure safe and dignified treatment of all beneficiaries.

Other Functions:

All other duties as may be assigned.

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Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results:produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner;is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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Education:

University degree/Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery/Laboratory/Pharmacy from an accredited academic institution with one year experience.

Experience:

·At least 6 months experience for university degree holders and one year experience for diploma holders. in relevant outreach health promotive and preventive activities.

·Previous experience in international organization is an advantage. Knowledge and experience with working in the field and medical emergency department and Trauma management will be considered an advantage.

·Effectively applies knowledge on clinical skills, bedside manner, infection control, administering medication, phlebotomy, maintenance, surveillance data collection, Health Education etc.

·Previous practical authentic experience on providing Psychosocial First Aid will be advantageous. 

·Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.

·Working in emergency and development project.

Skills:

·Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments.

·Strong communication and facilitation skills

·Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships within the team members.

·Willingness to work long hours and weekends when necessary.

Languages

•Working knowledge of English and Dari /Pashto is required.

•Fluency in all local languages is advantage.

VII. METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants are invited to send curriculum vitae along with educational certificates, through ACBAR website by Close of Business (CoB) 26 September 2023 latest, applications with incomplete information/documents will not be considered. Also, please take note that IOM does not accept hard copies.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your application is accurate.

NOTE: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for Written Assessments and those qualified to the next stage of Interviews will be contacted via email as well, therefore, please monitor your emails.

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