Community Health Agent Supervisor Job in Kenya

Job framework – Community Health Agent Supervisor - AMUA Project    

Role:  Community Health Agent Supervisor

Reports To: Community Promotion and Development Manager

Liases With: Marketing and Projects Department

Duty Station: Homa Bay (1), Nakuru (1), Kisumu (1) and Kitale (1)   
    
Salary:  Kshs 20,000

Purpose of the role:

Build the capacity of community health workers (CHWs) to engage communities and create demand for integrated maternal, child and neonatal health (MNCH) and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services through information dissemination on family planning (FP) and SRH,  community sensitization on points of FP and SRH service delivery and community  mobilization activities.

Essential Duties
  • Supervise a team of community health workers (CHWs) within the project area
  • Work side by side with the area Social Franchise Coordinator to coordinate and supervise CHW demand creation activities within the catchment area of responsibility
  • Develop, implement and monitor monthly work plans to ensure smooth operation of community based, demand creation activities
  • Support CHW led, community mobilization initiatives for SRH, MNCH services in MSK, public and private health facilities.
  • Coordinate the distribution of marketing materials and family planning supplies through the CHWs.
  • Build relationships and foster linkages with MSK social franchisees, local health authorities and community based organizations.
  • Establish strong community based referral networks and build the capacity of CHWs to act as referral agents to MSK, public and private health facilities.
  • Coordinate regular CHW team meetings,
  • Coordinate data collection activities and compilation of CHW monthly reports
  • Monitor monthly CHW performance and provide on the job training as required
  • Act as the focal person for community engagement activities and liase with the relevant Nairobi Support Office staff.  
Minimum Qualifications
  • Form Four certificate with minimum grade of  C-
  • Proven track record of working with communities in the project areas 
  • Must be qualified motor bike rider with proof of a driving license
  • Key Competencies
  • Understanding the GoK Community Strategy
  • Strong leadership and marketing skills
  • Active participant within the surrounding community
  • Strong report writing skills.
  • Excellent written and spoken English , Kiswahili and local language
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.  Public speaking skills an advantage.
  • Basic knowledge of  information and communication technology, computer applications, mainly Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer
  • Strong socio-mobilization skills
  • Integrity and professional attitude
  • Highly acceptable amongst community members
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees should be submitted to:

People and Development Dept
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya

On or before 19th June 2013


NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject as ‘Community Health Agent Supervisor AMUA’

Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer