IPC Team Lead – Mabvuku and Tafara *1 (Part-time)
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- Population Solutions for Heal…
- Expires 11 Apr 2025
- Harare
- Part Time
Job Description
The District IPC Team Lead will coordinate Community Health Workers conducting inter-personal communication activities for ‘The Strength is in You’ Anti-Drug Campaign at community level.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Drives all project interpersonal communication (IPC) activities at community level.
• Plans and conducts community dialogues and roadshows.
• Facilitates formation and operation of support groups for People Who Use and Inject Drugs (PWUID) and high-risk individuals.
• Facilitates referrals and linkage of People Who Use and Inject Drugs (PWUID) and high-risk individuals for SRHR, HIV and drug and substance use support services.
• Ensures ongoing community engagement with key stakeholders, influencers and gatekeepers.
• Assists in the development & roll out of interventions promoting Drug and Substance Use (DSU) Awareness, Linkage of People Who Use and Inject Drugs (PWUID) to SRHR, HIV, Mental health & rehabilitation services.
• Identifies locations across the community, suitable for execution of group IPC sessions.
• Provides guidance and continuous feedback to improve support for PWUID at community level.
• Provides guidance on innovative ways to conduct IPC on DSU Awareness, Linkage of People Who Use and Inject Drugs (PWUID) to SRHR services & Linkage of People Who Use and Inject Drugs (PWUID) to rehabilitation services.
• Submits weekly highlight reports and monthly detailed reports.
• Distributes/places promotional material for campaign visibility across local facilities and key locations routinely and during events.
• Provides support in training community cadres on campaign key messages and job aides.
• Assists with data collection from targeted referral facilities.
• Documents project success stories/lessons learnt.
• Provides screening and first line support (counselling) to People Who Use and Inject Drugs (PWUID) and high-risk individuals in the community.
• Accurately captures and consolidates all data collected by field team and enters this into relevant M&E platforms using provided tools.
• Any other duties assigned by the Marketing Manager either directly or through the Marketing Officer at community or Head Office level.
Qualifications and Experience
• A minimum of 5 ‘O’ levels.
• Diploma/Degree in Social Sciences or Health Promotions is an added advantage.
• Experience working in the district applied for is an added advantage.
• Experience working in public health/SRHR/Mental Health/Drug & Substance Abuse programing is an added advantage.
How to Apply
In return, PSH offers competitive remuneration, commensurate with qualifications and experience. PSH is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender identity or expression, race, religion, national origin, or disability. All interested candidates are encouraged to follow the following steps when applying:
Step 1: Complete the Application for the position you wish to apply for, under the 'Click Here to Apply' option below.
Step 2: Send your updated CVs to recruitment@psh.org.zw
All Applications should be shared not later than April 11, 2024.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
