Job Title; Community Mobilisers
Reports to ; Maternal Child Health & Nutrition (MCHN) Officer
Duty station ; Kotido , Kaabong and Abim
Organisation: World Vision Uganda
Reports to ; Maternal Child Health & Nutrition (MCHN) Officer
Duty station ; Kotido , Kaabong and Abim
Organisation: World Vision Uganda
Purpose of the position ; To identify pregnant and breast feeding women and other community members including men to participate in MCHN promotion activities in the project area
Major Responsibilities
- Identify capacity building gaps and organize training for Village Health Teams VHT and care group leaders and source for capacity building opportunities and related materials
- Mobilize mothers of children 0-24 months to attend MCH feeding programs and conduct follow up of discharged cases
- Conduct pre-distribution health talks and food demonstrations at MCH feeding centres
- Support VHT’s to create demand for growth monitoring and promotion and work with health facilities to increase coverage.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- A Diploma or Degree is an added advantage in rural development , social science , development studies , nutrition or other related development discipline
- 2 years experience in conducting community mobilization training ,and networking with excellent writing skills
- Knowledge in behavior change methodologies like care groups , Community Led Total Sanitation and /or other related innovative hygiene and sanitation approaches
- Able to speak Karamojong dialet
How to Apply
Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to [email protected] or hand deliver their applications to our field operation offices in Kotido , Kaabong or Abim. Kindly indicate the post title in the subject line when applying .
Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to [email protected] or hand deliver their applications to our field operation offices in Kotido , Kaabong or Abim. Kindly indicate the post title in the subject line when applying .
Deadline; 21st August 2012