13
Jan.25FAYA Nepal, in collaboration with AMDA
MINDS/MoFA Japan, has been implementing a project titled "Improving Health
Seeking Behaviour of Mother and Children" in Chure rural municipality,
Kailali. The primary objective of this partnership is to improve maternal and
child health-seeking behavior among the local community and enhance public
health services to ensure safe deliveries. As a significant part of this endeavor,
constructing a health facility building has been emphasized to not only improve
service quality but also set a benchmark for quality infrastructure in public
health institutions.
Duty Station: Chure Rural Municipality Ward No: 1 and 5
Report
to: Project Officer
Purpose
of Position:
The Community Health Mobilizer (CHM) works with individuals,
families, communities, and Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) to
identify and address health needs at the community level. They collaborate with
local health officials, CBOs, and community leaders to implement health
promotion activities for mothers and children. The CHM is responsible for
organizing behavior change communication activities, monitoring and documenting
project progress, and serving as a mediator for the IHSBMC Project to evaluate
implementation context and overall intervention effectiveness.
Job
Responsibility:
§ Represent FAYA Nepal
IHSBMC Project at the ward level, including attending local meetings and
engaging with local authorities such as health posts, community health units,
and ward offices.
§ Distribute
Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials to the target
population and assist the project management team in developing effective
communication and implementation strategies.
§ Collaborate and
coordinate with Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs), Health Facility
Operation and Management Committees (HFOMCs), Health Facilities, and local-level
community-based organizations for health promotion and behavior change
communication activities, ensuring their ownership in such activities.
§ Assist in developing
case studies that support project development or reflect the impact of the project.
§ Provide support for
the ROUSG mobile camp implementation at the local level.
§ Facilitate Health
Mothers Group Meetings at ward level in collaboration with FCHV and concerned
health facilities.
§ Support health
facilities for organizing ORC and EPI and conduct health education sessions at ORC
and EPI.
§ Conduct pregnant group
orientation for sensitizing pregnant women and their families regarding birth
preparedness, ANC, institutional deliveries, and PNC visits.
§ Visit pregnant women
to provide orientation and encourage them to follow proper antenatal care
(ANC), opt for institutional deliveries, prepare for birth, and recognize
pregnancy danger signs along with appropriate remedial measures.
§ Organize and
facilitate the celebration of various local events, and plan and execute health
promotion activities within the community.
§ Carry out any
supplementary duties and responsibilities as instructed by the project
officer/project manager.
Monitoring
and progress control, including reporting requirements & deadlines.
§ Consistently monitor
community-level activities and document the resulting impact or outcomes.
§ Facilitate
communication and coordination among community members and share updates on
project activities.
§ Provide the project
officer/project manager with information pertaining to the community/ward
level.
Required
expertise, qualifications, and competencies, including language requirements:
§ The candidate must
have completed a course in CMA, ANM, H.A., or Staff Nurse and possess relevant
work experience.
§ The candidate should
be familiar with community mobilization tools and techniques.
§ The candidate must
possess excellent verbal communication skills in Nepali and the local language.
§ The candidate should
be willing and able to work under pressure and within a limited timeframe.
§ The candidate must
possess negotiation skills to mobilize local resources and maintain
coordination with FCHVs, local health service providers, community leaders, and
local authorities.
§ The candidate should
have a strong understanding of monitoring processes with specific and
reasonable patterns.
Delivery dates
and how work will be delivered:
§ Weekly and monthly
tracking of planned versus actual progress.
§ Collection of raw
case/success stories and relevant information.
Terms and
conditions of employment:
§ The initial contract
will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on project
requirements and performance.
§ Salary and other
benefits are provided in accordance with the regulations set forth by the
project or organization.
Expected travel:
Field base
position and regular traveling within the allocated ward and FAYA office as per
requirement.
Selection
Process:
Both
written and interview assessment
How
to Apply
A cover
letter mentioning expected salary along with updated curriculum vitae and a copy
of the Nepali citizenship certificate should be submitted to fayavacancy@gmail.com or in hard copy at the FAYA office in Dhangadhi
by 19 January 2025, 4:00 PM.
Women,
Dalits, Minorities (ethnic, sexual, & gender), and Janajati are strongly
encouraged to apply! FAYA Nepal is committed to preventing any type of unwanted
behavior at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of
integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the welfare
of children and older people with whom FAYA Nepal is involved.
Only
short-listed candidates will be invited for the written and interview
assessments.
FAYA Nepal
Dhangadhi,
Kailali
Faya Nepal is a non-governmental, apolitical, and not-for-profit organization based in Sudurpashchim Province Nepal