Field Senior Prevention Officer at The MENTOR Initiative

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Expected Key Results

Provide support to the Prevention Coordinator for the achievement of the following results:

• Training and capacity-building of Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) and Survey teams to implement impactful and successful VBD Campaigns
• To provide timely and regular updates on progress of IRS Campaigns, IEC and entomological activities in all target areas in Borno state
• Proper documentation of various project activities including timely reporting and dissemination  
• Maintaining fruitful coordination between The MENTOR Initiative and important stakeholders in the project areas

Key tasks and responsibilities

Programmes

• Manage rapid assessment visits to the sites selected for the prevention campaigns including Information Education Communication/Behaviour Change Communication (IEC/BCC) outreach events and manage other planned activities.
• Support training of teams and conduct population sampling and surveys as required.
• Conduct baseline and endline surveys in all the designated areas and ensure appropriate data collection and compilation.
• Maintain records and ensure proper accountability of all the campaign equipment in the MENTOR office and in programme sites during implementation of field activities. 
• Work closely with other staff members, communities, and stakeholders to develop a greater understanding of MENTOR interventions, principles and objectives as well as benefits to the target populations. Liaise with communities and stakeholders to solve issues that arise.
• Monitor malaria and vector borne disease prevention campaigns including IEC/BCC Campaign activities using MENTOR M&E checklist and data tools, and ensure a relevant data is collected, compiled, and reported as required.
• Ensure Monitoring and Evaluation plans are in place and tracked in relation to all programme indicators and targets.
• Plan, organise and facilitate trainings of daily workers, community prevention workers and the MENTOR Prevention teams.
• Provide context specific information to support the development of standardized IEC materials and facilitate trainings for community mobilizers on proper delivery of IEC/BCC outreach campaigns.
• Ensure that mechanisms are in place and effectively used to measure effectiveness and impact of IEC/BCC interventions.
• Plan and support the implementation of distribution activities as and when required.
• Ensure the accurate collection, verification and compilation of daily programme data received from the Prevention officers, and ensure timely submission to the Prevention Coordinator.
• In coordination with the logistician, ensure that all equipment and materials are properly accounted for, maintained, and stored under good conditions. 
• Conduct regular supervision of field activities and related tasks as assigned by the Prevention Coordinator.
• With close liaison with the Prevention Coordinator and contribute to the writing of programme reports. 
• Develop and monitor implementation of monthly work plans in line with approved programme activities. 
• Ensure the proper collection, verification, and collation of programme data monthly. 
• Liaise with the local Ministry of Health to collect malaria/diarrhoea and other relevant epidemiological data necessary for programme planning and monitoring. 
• Cross check all the databases with hard data for accuracy and consistency before sending to the Prevention Coordinator.
• Any other related tasks assigned by the Head of base or the Prevention Coordinator.

Liaison 

• Develop relations with ministries, partners, and authorities in Borno State to ensure smooth roll out of programme activities.
• Monitor, coordinate, and communicate the strategic objectives of the MENTOR with government ministries and other stakeholders. 
• Coordinate regularly with the head of Base and Prevention Coordinator including relevant key stakeholders; ministries, partners, and community members to ensure the effective implementation of all the planned prevention activities in the target locations.
• To keep relevant ministries and stakeholders informed about the MENTOR Community Prevention activities and ensure that relevant documents are signed by The MENTOR Initiative and Community Focal Persons.
• Keep the SMT informed of necessary permissions, documentation, and procedures required from authorities to ensure the implementation of programme activities.

Base Management 

Reporting

• Provide regular updates to Prevention Coordinator and Head of Base on the progress of all field activities and data analysis.
• Support in the writing of Weekly/Biweekly reports and other programme reports.
• Participate in the health, WASH and other related meetings when delegated by the Prevention Coordinator or Head of Base.
• Ensure a transparent and efficient exchange of data, context reports etc. with relevant stakeholders.

Others

• Work as part of an established team with excellent communication skills.
• Team builder, flexible, adaptable and willing to work and travel to other field locations when required.
• All other tasks as assigned by the Prevention Coordinator or Base Manager.
• Adhere to the agreed MENTOR Code of conduct on Ethics and Integrity and Safeguarding including Whistle Blowing Policy.

External

• Work and collaborate with local government stakeholders and partners on ground (these can be MoH authorities, commissioners, and NGO representatives and community leaders). Liaise with the Prevention Coordinator and Base Manager on critical or sensitive matters.

Your skills and experience will include:

Essential:

• Undergraduate Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or related discipline. 
• At least 3 years experience in implementing and managing health/community health projects of which at least two years’ working experience with an INGO.
• Proven ability in report writing.
• Excellent communication skills; Excellent in English, both written and verbal
• Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills. Able to prioritise and handle a diverse and heavy workload.
• Proven analytical, planning and time management skills.
• Willingness and ability to communicate with people and to contribute to local staff capacity development.
• Good team player, flexible and capable of working with a multinational team.
• Politically and culturally sensitive.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Desirable:

• Experience implementing malaria and other vector borne disease control programmes.
• 3 years’ experience in management role.
• Outgoing personality with excellent training skills.
• Experience working/living in an insecure environment.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadline.