Health Assistant at HIFASS

Field Operations Job Type: 3 months
Reports To: Health Officer
Work Hours: full-time 40 hours/week

Basic Function

• Assist the Health Officer in providing technical assistance to improve the delivery and quality of general health interventions to ensure effective contribution to the project performance.

Major Responsibilities

• Promote basic health education for persons of concern and train Health Outreach volunteers.
• Ensure strong linkages among health, nutrition, food security and HIV with protection and human rights.
• Improve coordination among partners and participate in capacity building efforts.
• Use community-based approaches, including clear involvement of persons of concern in the public health and nutritional programmes.
• Prepare reports, share information and convene meetings on referral care.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications/Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Degree in Nursing/Public Health/Environmental Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Health Information Systems and statistical software.
• Knowledge of local institutions.
• Excellent working knowledge of English and the local language.