Outreach Coordinator at HOPE Worldwide Kenya

Locations: Lower Eastern – Kitui, Mwingi, Makindu, Machakos; Upper Eastern – Meru, Embu, Chuka; Central – Nyeri, Mwea, Muranga,
Kirinyaga
Reporting to: Regional program coordinator

This position works closely with DISC coordinator and reports to the Regional program coordinator. He/she will liaise with the CASCOs, other government officers and stake holders at the County and Sub-County levels. The position is responsible for delivery of comprehensive HIV/AIDS interventions and increase access to services for Key populations (KPs)

Outreach Coordinator Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Overall activity co-ordination in line with project objective
• Provide overall coordination of project outreach activities within their area of coverage.
• Ensure the project adheres to the national guidelines during service provision and maintains quality.
• Ensure outreaches are integrated to reach minimum package of services to beneficiaries
• Provide coordination of peer education recruitment and ensure good representation of PEs per hotspots within the project coverage area
• Provide overall coordination and supervision of outreach workers and peer educators
• Supports HTS team to ensure all HIV positive KPs are put on Care and treatment.
• Facilitate health education sessions to target populations (MSMs, SWs and their clients)
• Provide or refer FSW for risk assessment and risk reduction counseling.
• Make appropriate referrals for on-going support e.g. Home Based Care, PMTCT, CCC and TB Clinics. This includes follow up/tracking of the referral cases.
• Ensure maintenance of adequate commodities e.g. condoms, lubricants etc.
• Collect client data and store appropriately to ensure confidentiality is maintained.

Partnership with government agencies and other stake-holders

• Work closely with the S/CHMT (County/sub-counties health medical team) to facilitate support supervision and mentorship.
• Prepares and Submit GOK reports.

Monitoring, Evaluation Reporting and learning

• Collection of quality project data.
• Proper storage of beneficiaries’ information to ensure confidentiality is maintained.
• Captures and shares success stories, lessons learnt, challenges and best practices promptly to inform program decisions.
• Compile and submit quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the supervisor and in the correct templates (as provided).
• Participate in routine data quality assessments and monitoring activities

Qualifications for the Outreach Coordinator Job

• A Diploma from an accredited college preferably in the social sciences, community development or related field.
• Hold s Certificate in training of trainers
• Should have a minimum 2 years’ experience working in a community based project. Experience working in a
• KP HIV prevention program will be an added advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili)
• Demonstrated ability in event planning and facilitation
• Computer literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is preferred, with practical experience in the use of electronic communications including email, internet, etc.
• Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal, decision making and analytical skills
• Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player in a multi-disciplinary team setting

Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitude

• Able to work in a community setting and relate well with key populations
• Willingness to travel to hotspots across the area of coverage, interact effectively with local communities, and learn new approaches to service delivery
• Maintain effective communication with colleagues, both junior and senior
• High level of integrity and honesty
• Utilize systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supplies