JOB OPPORTUNITY
Community Health Facilitator
World Vision Rwanda is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 29 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced nationals for the position of Community Health Facilitator. The position will be based at Nyanza District, reporting to the Health Community and Engagement Specialist.
Purpose of the position:
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The major responsibilities include:
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% of Time |
Activity |
End Results |
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40% |
Plan, facilitate, and implement Ingobyi project at the district level using recommended or innovative and approved approaches, techniques, and/or methodologies. |
Ingobyi project activities successfully implemented at the district level
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20% |
Support capacity building interventions for community health service providers in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCH)/malaria interventions. |
Increased capacity of community service providers in RMNCH/malaria interventions at a community level.
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10% |
Ensure proper communication with the supervisor / relevant partners and produce timely quality reports for Ingobyi project at the district level as per the internal, partners, and donor requirements
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Quality timely reports produced Effective ongoing commutation done with supervisor / relevant partners
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10% |
Contribute to the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues in Ingobyi project, by taking into consideration child protection, environment, disability, and gender, etc. |
Cross-cutting themes taken into consideration while implementing Ingobyi project.
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10% |
Equip community members with skills to advocate for better Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) malaria services
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Community equipped with advocacy skills
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10 |
Collaborate effectively with the District Health Officer and ensure the visibility and participation of World Vision Rwanda Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH)malaria events held at the district level
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World Vision Rwanda is well represented at the district level.
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Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:
- Bachelor degree in: Public health, General Nursing, Midwifery, Environmental health, Social sciences or other related studies.
- Experience of at least 2 years of implementing Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH)/Malaria project/intervention or related field
- Sound knowledge of the Rwanda context in terms of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) Malaria
- Strong and working relationships/partnership developed with all stakeholders (GoR, INGOs, Community Leaders, and Community)
- Strong capacity building/training skills
- Strong teamwork spirit and integrity
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 27th December 2020; no late applications will be accepted.
As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
