Community Health Officer at Send a Cow Kenya

Purpose of job

To lead the development, coordination and implementation of Kakrao Livelihoods project community health component aimed at prevention, care and support, and impact mitigation of HIV/AIDS within the community through education building networks/linkages and other interventions.

The community health officer will lead in outreach activities, provide day to day HIV and AIDS programmes management, and serve as a specialist on HIV and AIDS within the project.

Community Health Officer Job Responsibilities

• Develop HIV and AIDS awareness, prevention and management strategies specific to the communities in Kakrao Migori County.
• Develop and/or participate in the assessment of related policies; and provide specialized consultation services to individuals and organizations on HIV and AIDS related issues.
• Provide information and training to other SACK staff, community groups and health professionals on HIV and AIDS policy issues and policy development.
• Develop and evaluate protocols, procedures and educational materials for use in the project consistent with Ministry of Health guidelines and policies.
• Provide health education to individuals and groups within the project at risk for HIV infection.
• Serve as Send a Cow Kenya contact for external agencies and groups regarding HIV and AIDS programmes, and disseminate information as appropriate.
• Establish and develop clear and effective procedures and a good working relationship between SACK and the community groups in the project area.
• Coordinate project community health activities with other relevant community-based organizations in Kakrao.
• Organize, coordinate and facilitate provision of HIV counseling and testing services
• In partnerships with MOH provide information on testing of clients as appropriate.

Qualifications for the Community Health Officer Job

• Diploma in Nursing, Public Health, Social Sciences or other related field from a recognised institution.
• At least three years relevant experience.
• Experience of preparing, monitoring budgets and work plans.
• Working knowledge of the function of and referral criteria of health and advocacy agencies.
• Working knowledge of laws related to HIV and AIDS.
• Experience in counselling, training communities, groups and individuals on HIV and AIDS issues.
• Experience working with diverse agencies to implement community health interventions including MOH and others.