Community health supervisor at Nyamagabe District Under Contract :Deadline: Oct 15, 2024

Job responsibilities

The Community Health Supervisor is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and supporting community health programs and services within the district, ensuring effective implementation of primary health care at the community level. Their role is vital in bridging the gap between the district hospital and the community to promote public health and ensure better health outcomes, Therefore: – Oversee the implementation of community health programs, such as immunization, maternal and child health, disease prevention, and health education. – Supervise and support Community Health Workers (CHWs), ensuring they are trained, equipped, and performing their duties effectively.

– Ensure adherence to national health guidelines and protocols by community health teams. – Training and Capacity Building – Organize and conduct training programs and refresher courses for CHWs on topics such as hygiene, disease control, maternal and child health, and basic first aid. – Mentor CHWs, providing continuous support and technical guidance. – Monitoring and Evaluation: – Monitor the performance and activities of community health teams, including data collection, service delivery, and program outcomes. – Conduct regular field visits to ensure quality service delivery and compliance with health standards. – Compile and analyze health data from the community to assess the impact of programs and report to the district health management team. – Ensure that community health programs have the necessary supplies, equipment, and resources, such as medications, health kits, and educational materials. – Coordinate the distribution of health commodities to CHWs and monitor usage and stock levels

– Establish and maintain effective referral systems between the community, health centers, and the district hospital. – Ensure that severe cases identified in the community are referred to health facilities in a timely manner – Prepare and submit regular reports on community health activities, progress, and challenges to the district health management team. – Coordinate with district hospital staff and external partners to improve health services at the community level. – Provide leadership and coordination in response to public health emergencies, such as disease outbreaks, by mobilizing community resources and health teams