Deadline: 20 July, 2021

Location: Sokoto, Nigeria

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the role of Health Promoter Supervisor.

MSF, sometimes rendered in English as Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian medical non-governmental organisation of French origin best known for its projects in conflict zones and in countries affected by endemic diseases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities on different topics in support of the medical activities; this might include promoting medical services, hygiene promotion, information on subjects linked to maternal health, malnutrition, malaria, HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and so on
• Define and update the HP strategy and related activities through an annual project and budget plan (objectives, target population, campaigns, messages, activities, etc.)
• Analyse and understand local behaviour and/or practices to adapt health activities to the target group (support social mapping, use of specific tools to measure and follow up activities)
• Promote MSF services according to MSF principles, protocols and standards with the aim of increasing the knowledge of the target population in relation to their health
• Assess and adapt materials according to the needs of the project
• Liaise with other relevant actors to enhance campaigns
• Manage, train and supervise the HP team through activities such as recruitment, defining job descriptions, capacity-building, briefing/debriefing and evaluation of staff
• Be familiar with protocols for sexual and gender-based violence and ensure their application (e.g., referring victims to the medical team for treatment)
• Contribute to monthly reports according to guidelines (statistical reports, etc.)

Requirements

• Versatile paramedical or psychosocial profile
• Two years of professional experience working with communities and/or local associations on awareness raising, prevention, mobilisation and/or community strengthening
• Familiarity with a community-based approach
• Flexibility and ability to work on various topics such as HIV/tuberculosis, nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, chronic diseases, epidemics, sexual and gender-based violence, etc.
• I.T. skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English and/or French
• Fluency in Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, or Russian is an asset
• Strong team player
• Willingness to work in all kinds of context worldwide, including unstable areas
• Adaptability and ability to work in a multicultural team
• Flexibility and ability to manage stress
• Ability to train others

To apply and for more information, click here.

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