Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Public Health Promotion & Non-Food Item Distribution Field Assistant (PHP & NFI)
Location: Nangere, Yobe
Job Summary
- This position is based in Nangere, Yobe state and report to the PHP & NFI Officer.
- The Public Health Promotion &Non Food Items Distribution Assistant works with the PHP&NFI Officer in conducting context assessment, developing materials for hygiene promotion and carry out safe hygiene promotion and mobilize members of the beneficiary communities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in conducting home visits and visits to the community to identify gaps in hygiene practices.
- Prepare training modules for the promotion of hygiene in the communities.
- Assist the PHP & NFI officer in developing teaching tools adapted to different audiences : songs, role games, meetings, training courses
- Participate in identifying targeted partners within the communities: schools, hospitals, clinics, etc.
- Organize hygiene promotion awareness raising sessions and mobilize communities towards adoption of safe hygiene practices.
- Assist the PHP & NFI officer in conducting training sessions for the community workers and/or targeted populations.
- Participate in beneficiaries selection, registration and distribution of NFI kits.
Requirements
The successful candidate will;
- Have a minimum of National diploma in health, hygiene and sanitation field with experience in hygiene promotion and community mobilization.
- Be organized and pay excellent attention to details.
- Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
- Fluency in Hausa and English.
- Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.
- Previous experience of work in the humanitarian sector.
- Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy.
Application Closing Date
5th February, 2018.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online