Community Mobilization Officer Job at ICAP

LOCATION: Jaramogi Oginga Teaching & Referral Hospital with travel within Kisumu County

The Community Mobilization Officer will be responsible to mobilize the community within Kisumu County through existing networks, disseminate appropriate IEC materials and refer clients for VMMC at Jaramogi Oginga Teaching & Referral Hospital. S/he will report to the Technical Advisor- VMMC.

Mobilization Officer Job Responsibilities

• Perform demand creation activities for VMMC at JOOTRH and its environs Refer clients for VMMC from community to facility
• Coordinate Peer Educators’ activities related to VMMC promotion and referral
• Work with MoH and other stakeholders on mobilization for VMMC
• Represent ICAP at sub-county district VMMC mobilisation meetings
• Ensure IECs material for demand creation is available and distributed
• Prepare periodic and timely reports on the district social mobilization activities

Qualifications for the Mobilization Officer Job

• Diploma in Community Health, Social Work, Community Development or related qualification.
• Be a respected community leader with reference from the local chief
• Trained and certified on VMMC Community Mobilization
• Have at least one years’ experience in VMMC work
• Demonstrate awareness of guidelines and standard operating protocols and community norms and standards
• Knowledge in VMMC devices and EIMC will be a strong desired advantage