Health Promoter (IEC Officer) at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Responsibilities

• Implement Health Promotion/IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) activities with patients and local population to raise their knowledge and skills on relevant medical topics.

Accountabilities

• Inform patients and communities about MSF and services it provides.
• According to medical priorities, deliver information to the patients and community on specific health topics
• Implement activities of healtheducation and awareness (sessions in schools, churches, community), under the indications and supervision of the HP Supervisor.
• Under the guide of HP Supervisor, assess the impact of activities (with questions, verifications and behaviours observations), and report problems, success and constraints to him/her.
• Collect all type of information related to specific health and living conditions of the population, in particular to identify the most vulnerable populations to target.
• Report to HP Supervisor: activities, problems met strengths and constraints.
• Establish and maintain contacts with social partners, including other NGO’s, governmental health services that can provide answers to social problems.
• Keep education and communication areas clean, tidy, and professional materials available.
• Participate in creation of any material needed for the activities of information, education and communication.

MSF Section/Context-Specific Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and adapt IEC materials on SGBV prevention, response, and available services, ensuring they are culturally sensitive and appropriate for the target audience.
• Collaborate with health promotion teams, medical staff, and community leaders to validate IEC materials
• Conduct outreach activities, including community meetings, focus group discussions, and awareness campaigns, to educate the community on SGBV issues.
• Mobilize community leaders, women’s groups, youth, and other stakeholders to participate in SGBV prevention and response activities.
• Organize and facilitate training sessions for community members, health workers, and other stakeholders on SGBV prevention, response, and referral mechanisms.
• Strengthen the capacity of local partners and community-based organizations in SGBV IEC activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SGBV IEC activities, collecting data and feedback to inform program improvements.
• Coordinate with medical teams, protection officers, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive approach to SGBV prevention and response.
• Participate in meetings and forums to represent the project’s SGBV IEC activities and share best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of all IEC activities, training sessions, and community engagement efforts.
• Flexibility in undertaking assigned tasks, due to the changing nature of MSF operations.

Requirements
To apply for this role, applicants MUST meet the following criteria:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in social science, social communication, nursing science, community health extension work
• Knowledge of Computer literacy (word, excel) is essential.

Experience:

• 2 years experience in SGBV programming, health promotion, or community engagement, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
• Experience in developing and implementing IEC strategies and materials.

Language:

• English language is essential. Local language is highly desirable.

Competencies:

• Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF principles
• Teamwork and result-oriented.