Community Mobilization Officer (VMMC)

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VMMC Community Mobilization Officer

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services in the country. This program is funded by PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the following positions:

LOCATION: Siaya County with frequent travel to sites

VMMC Community Mobilization Officer

The Community Mobilization Officer will be responsible to mobilize the community within his/her district through existing networks, disseminate appropriate IEC materials and refer clients for VMMC.

S/he will report to the VMMC Community Mobilization Advisor.

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform demand creation activities for VMMC in assigned district


• Refer clients for VMMC from community to facility


• Coordinate Peer Educators’ activities related to VMMC promotion and referral


• Work with MoH and other stakeholders on mobilization for VMMC


• Represent ICAP at district VMMC mobilisation meetings


• Ensure IECs material for demand creation is available and distributed


• Prepare periodic and timely reports on the district social mobilization activities

Requirements:

• Diploma in Community Health, Social Work, Community Development or related qualification.


• Be a respected community leader with reference from the local chief


• Trained and certified on VMMC Community Mobilization


• Have at least one years’ experience in VMMC work


• Demonstrate awareness of guidelines and standard operating protocols and community norms and standards

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 professional referees ( current/former supervisors) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 15th August 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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