Community Services Field Officer (3)
Reporting to Clinical and Strategic Information Manager, Community Service Field
Officer will be responsible for
Undertaking all activities aimed at enhancing the achievement of set goals for community health services by implementing agreed set of activities
Mobilizing and sensitizing communities on key community health strategies including nutrition, maternal health, patient retention, economic development and demand for health services and ensure community ownership of the services
Capacity building of community health care workers within Kagera region
Closely work together with District Home based Care Services Coordinator in conducting regular comprehensive Home Based Care mentorship sessions to Community health care workers .
In collaboration with Regional Health Management Team and Council Health
Management Teams, conduct quarterly supportive supervision which will enhance the quality of community health given at community level and at facility level
Ensuring field level documentation of implemented community health services activities
To fully participate and lead HBC data collection, cleaning and data entry at district level. Compile project HBC reports highlighting impact against indicators.
To provide technical assistance to district teams in management of the HBC data base and ensuring timely generation of reports and their submission and being able to conduct analysis using available data
To fully participate in selected MDH Kagera technical meetings
To strengthen available PSG groups and People Living with HIV groups and ensuring establishment of more others within Kagera region
Ensuring an effective internal and external referral system is in place which will contribute to patient retention
Ensuring regional targets on community health services are met through creating and implementing effective strategies with Health care workers and community health care workers and creating ownership of the targets
In collaboration with CLO and DHBCco, identify and promptly resolve all trouble
shooting issues and workable challenges as they arise within the supported districts
Conduct any other programming responsibility as assigned, by the immediate supervisor
Requirements: Education and experience:
Degree in Social Community Development or Public Health related field of community services
At least 2years of community work services
Experience in providing technical support to community based workers
Strong team building skills and ability to work in the field for most part of work hours/time
Willingness to work in remote areas
Excellent communication as well as computer skills.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested candidates for any of the above positions should submit an application letter indicating the position applied for, a detailed copy of their CV, and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three work related referees.
Applications should be submitted by 10th July 2015, to the Human Resource Manager through mdh@mdh-tz.org. or dropped by handat the MDH Head Office in
Mikocheni, along MwaiKibaki Road, Plot No. 802.
Mikocheni, along MwaiKibaki Road, Plot No. 802.
Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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