Job Description
Job Title; Community Mobilisers
Reports to ; Maternal Child Health & Nutrition (MCHN) Officer
Duty station ; Kotido , Kaabong and Abim
Purpose of the position ;
To identify pregnant and breast feeding women and other community members including men to participate in MCHN promotion activities in the project area
Major Responsibilities
• Identify capacity building gaps and organize training for Village Health Teams VHT and care group leaders and source for capacity building opportunities and related materials
• Mobilize mothers of children 0-24 months to attend MCH feeding programs and conduct follow up of discharged cases
• Conduct pre-distribution health talks and food demonstrations at MCH feeding centres
• Support VHT’s to create demand for growth monitoring and promotion and work with health facilities to increase coverage.
Knowledge ,skills and abilities
• A Diploma [Degree is an added advantage] in rural development , social science , development studies , nutrition or other related development discipline
• 2 years experience in conducting community mobilization training ,and networking with excellent writing skills
• Knowledge in behavior change methodologies like care groups , Community Led Total Sanitation and /or other related innovative hygiene and sanitation approaches
• Able to speak Karamojong dialet
How to Apply
Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org or hand deliver their applications to our field operation offices in Kotido , Kaabong or Abim. Kindly indicate the post title in the subject line when applying .
Deadline; 21st August 2012
