2 Community Engagement Officer Job at SHDEPHA

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICERS (2 Positions)

LOCATION: ARUSHA REGION (Arusha Cc, Arusha Dc, Meru Dc, Karatu Dc, Monduli Dc, and Longido Dc)

CONTRACT DURATION: 12 months (renewable)

The Community Engagement Officer under SHDEPHA+ will work in collaboration with Biomedical technical officers at regional levels and community in respective Council to implement HIV prevention programs targeting populations at risk, KVP, Vulnerable Adolescent Girls, and Young women female sex workers, she/he will monitor the implementation of the SBCC, structural and gender activities in compliance with the overall regional work plan.

She/he will play a key role in ensuring that the Community activities (SBCC, structural and gender activities) are conducted according to the National standards and EpiC standard operating procedures and that beneficiaries receive quality services; she/he will also play a crucial role in supervising and building the capacity of Peer Educators, Navigators, and mobilizers for effective and efficient implementation of activities during outreach activities (mobile testing and moonlight approaches) for HTS provision.

She will be managing all community activities by conducting progress review meetings on a monthly basis with all peers (educators, mobilizers, navigators) and health care providers.

She/he will be coordinating the case management team with health facilities and the community for a continuum of care. Also, will be responsible for monitoring Gender-based/Intimate partner Violence cases including status of referrals and linkages.

The Community Engagement Officer will report to the Project Coordinator.

Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities;

A: Community Engagement

Supervising and managing all peers (educators, mobilizers, navigators), by making sure community activities are well planned and implemented to facilitate Comprehensive HIV service provision (HTS, PrEP, HIVST, TB, GBV, and Family planning)
Supervised HTS service including mobile testing, self-testing, and index testing to reach key populations.
Supporting Peer (Educators mobilizers, navigators) to roll out SBCC Training among respective communities.
Supporting Peer (educators, mobilizers, navigators) during Community work including demand creation, group education, individual education, outreach services for both moonlight and mobile testing, and client referrals and linkages.
Supervising and supporting the formation of PrEP groups in the project by making sure groups are managed by the team members for sustainability in the working area.
Supervising and monitoring community activities that include SBCC activities to ensure Peer (educators, mobilizers, navigators) have all required tools, etc.
Work in collaboration with LGA’s in managing community engagement portfolio.
Coordinate and support the Peers (educators, mobilizers, navigators) to implement and monitor the timely implementation of comprehensive HIV services and provision of friendly services to all KVP clients
Manage peer educators and peer navigators to ensure proper planning and implementation of community engagement-related activities like demand creation, group, and individual education sessions.
Support PEs to ensure that the vulnerability index tool is administered and filed for all AGYW enrolled in the project.
Support establishment of the case management team in conjunction with the health facility.
Work with project and district officials to facilitate community engagement training to, peer educators and navigators and other relevant training required.
Support integration of HTS with other biomedical and behavioral interventions in key population

2 Community Engagement Officer Job at SHDEPHA

B: Networking;

Establish effective work relationships with other stakeholders and CHMT partners on program activities
Work with Peers (educators, mobilizers, navigators) to identify and link KVP clients to other implementing partners for psychosocial support.
Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary program planning, development, and management activities function smoothly and efficiently and in an integrated manner

C: Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Reporting;

Prepare monthly and weekly route plans for the project to reach the targeted population. Prepare document experiences, briefs, and success stories
Monitor Peers (educators, mobilizers, navigators) and Providers implement plans and progress of community engagement portfolio as per project targets
Provide weekly updates and monthly reports to the Project Coordinator.
Conducting weekly performance for Peer (educators, mobilizers, navigators) to assess performance and share areas of improvement.
Working closely with the Data Manager to evaluate data and program progress.
Conducting monthly meetings with Providers, and Peer (educators, mobilizers, and navigators) to share progress in a specific month and plan for the next month.

Qualifications and other requirements specific to the role;

Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, or other related degree required, 3 to 5 years of relevant experience working with KVP at the community level
Knowledge of health and development programs in Tanzania including familiarity with the national KVP, youth and gender guidelines, standards, and protocols.
Experience in programs serving KVP and addressing gender norms. Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and sound understanding of the needs of KVP and other vulnerable groups.
Experience in working with LGA, NGOs, CBOs, and health facilities to implement public health projects, especially those working with vulnerable populations.
Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
A high degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
Well-developed computer skills.

JOB APPLICATION PROCEDURE

SHDEPHA+ is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of Age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

METHOD OF APPLICATION;

All applications are to be lodged through email: recruitmentskahamashdepha@gmail.com

All candidates are required to mention the ‘Position Title in the subject line of the e-mail.
All applicants MUST attach a cover letter and their updated Curriculum Vitae with certified copies of academic certificates as supporting documents to their applications.
All applications should be submitted not later than 16:00 HRS on Sunday, 18th September 2022

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