Divisional Mobilizer Jobs in Kenya at The Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS)

Job Title: Divisional Mobilizer - 1 Post

Organization: The Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS)

Location: Kisumu, Kenya

Closing Date: 14th Jan 2014


Duties:

• Coordinate all social mobilization activities in the division which include organizing for all the divisional social mobilization activities in coordination with the District Social Mobilization Coordinator and the clinical teams.
• Enhance teamwork amongst the Divisional Peer Educators under his/her jurisdiction.
• Carry out mapping of the Division of operation to establish the number of males in the target group, number of circumcised males, and ensure identification of all upcoming activities the project may need to take part in within the division as per the community calendar.
• Act as the Community liaison officer in the District/Division of operation. Divisional Mobilizers are expected to be key contact persons for NRHS in their areas of operation. They will strive to build goodwill between NRHS and the community. As such, they must have contacts of the county administration and in their districts/division and continuously cultivate good relations with them.
• Participate in the process of identifying the Peer Educators to review strategies and share on best practices.
• Ensure tracking and reporting of all mobilization activities in the Division, including number of materials supplied, targets set, challenges experienced and best practices noted.
• Ensure that set targets for his/her team in the area of operation are met Ensure follow ups on agreed activities/strategies.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Head of Mobilization.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma-level qualification in social work and community development or related studies
• 2 years experience in community mobilization or Ministry of Health community structures
• Ability to lead, motivate and work in a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Preferably a resident of the division

How to Apply:

A cover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications in the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contact
A current CV
Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees

Applications are submitted electronically to: humanresources@nrhskenya.org stating the job title on the subject of the email.