Field Officer Job in Kenya - North Star Alliance

Description

  • Oversee outreach activities within the assigned project site in liaison with other team members.
  • Determine health and communication needs of the target populations and make recommendations for continuation of or change in services.
  • Ensure achievement of targets for number of truckers and sex workers reached (daily, monthly, quarterly and annually).
  • Ensure that referrals and follow ups are done in collaboration with service providers and partners/government, and document.
  • Educate, coach and motivate Peer Educators/Mobilizers.
  • Conduct monthly meetings with peer educators/mobilizers to identify challenges and trouble shoot.
  • Conduct health education sessions targeting truckers and sex workers.
  • Document/record activities including preparation of periodic reports.
  • Establish contacts (linkages) with the government and other partners to leverage resources.
  • Participate in program meetings.
  • HIV Testing and Counselling
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications


  • Diploma in Social Work.
  • Degree in Social Sciences.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in outreach work.
  • Good communication skills.
  • HIV Testing Services Certificate is an added advantage
  • Interpersonal skills to build rapport with community members.
  • Good listening skills.
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Good report writing skills.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Mobilization skills.
  • Facilitation skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Leadership skills.

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