Field Officer at OGRA Foundation

Overall Job Function: Responsible for support and ensure implementation of Service Delivery Areas under the Global Fund program in the supported sub counties.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Global Fund program activities in the supported sub counties.
• Plan and Coordinate the community mobilization for participation in Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC), and Home and community Based Care (HCBC) activities.
• In collaboration with Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs), actively monitor and supervise Community Health Workers (CHWs) performance and compliance to required standards.
• Ensure planning and coordination of review meetings with CHWs in the respective sites and ensure timely submission of their reports.
• Represent OGRA Foundation in stakeholder’s meetings/forums within the supported sub counties.
• Support the M & E Officer to collate relevant data from the health facilities and from the community health workers (CHWs) and be able to utilize it and conduct routine data quality check.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly and ad hoc project reports from the area of coverage and submit them on a timely basis to the Program Officer and M & E Officer to aid in preparation of the main program report.
• Conduct monitoring visits in project implementation sites conjunction with the CHEWs and the Sub County Health Management Teams.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a minimum qualification of Diploma in Community Development and Social Work or related qualification from a recognized institution with a minimum 2 years work experience in community work.
• Strong understanding of HIV/AIDS programs
• Experience in implementing HCBC, PMTCT and HTC programs will be an added advantage.
• Understanding and knowledge of working with Government Ministries and agencies like MOH and NACC.
• Computer literate
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to community health and development
• Be a good team player with leadership skills
• Understanding of the local language