Field Assistant at Concern Worldwide

Reports to Project Officer - Health and Nutrition

Contract terms

4 Months Contract

Medical Insurance for principal member only

Group Life Assurance Cover

WIBA Plus/Personal Accident Cover

Job Summary:

The jobholder will provide a field level support to the Sub County Health Management Teams to strengthen health system for improved quality of care at health facilities and in the communities while ensuring continuity of health services during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to the Sub County Health Management Teams on the implementation of the health and nutrition project.
• Assist the Project officer to provide technical support to the SCHMT and other stakeholders in the implementation of the project at the community level.
• Work with the Sub County Teams to implement the joint work plans as agreed.
• Liaise with the Sub County Teams focal persons to implement COVID -19 specific response actions in Health, Nutrition and WASH.
• Provide periodic reports on the health and nutrition project activities at the community level.
• Ensure programme quality control through implementation of monthly and quarterly M&E.
• Work closely with the Project officer in monitoring the health and nutrition situation in target sub counties.
• Work closely with MOH staffs/Partners to ensure all health facilities have adequate supplies of commodities at all times.
• Provide technical support to MOH on IMAM Surge implementation.
• Support with operationalizing of community Units and community mobilization activities; plan trainings , routinely engage Community Health Volunteers and Community Health Assistants;
• Support with documentation of the programme implementation process to generate lesson learning as well as case studies;
• Responding to Emergencies:
• Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
• Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
• Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies
• To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies
• To support and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.
• To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme

Job Specification:

• A Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition, Community development or other Health Sciences or related course.
• At least one (1) years’ experience in implementing community projects in a similar role.
• Experience working in the Nairobi informal settlements is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication, good computing and report writing skills.
• Be able to work independently, as well as in a team.
• Be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness
• Fluency in both spoken and written language in English and Kiswahili.