Health Promotion Officer

Location:                                           Gwanda

Type of contract:                              Fixed term duration, with a three-month probation period

Immediate Supervisor:                   Nursing and Environmental Health Managers

Starting Date:                                   December 2023

Objective of the Post:

Carry out health promotion activities based on MSF frameworks and strategies for the Gwanda Small-scale Artisanal Mining Community Basic Health Care project. Support medical and environmental health activities and services for patients and communities.

Job Requirements:

• Travel to mining and hotspot communities around Gwanda District
• Mobilise communities to attend outreach clinics
• Facilitate linkages to care
• Collaborate with Village Health Workers on surveillance, case management, community sensitisation, and tracing
• Conduct patient and community feedback assessments and report on findings
• Implement activities for health education, awareness, assess and report on the impact of activities
• Contribute to activities to facilitate psychosocial support activities
• Identify and build capacity for peer education and support
• Participate in surveys, operational research or assessment and emergencies when required
• Participate in any health promotion campaigns or community mobilisation activities with MoHCC and other partners

 Educational and Professional Background:

• Degree/Diploma in Health Promotion, Psychology, Environmental Health, Social Work, Sociology, Education or equivalent
• At least two years’ work experience in health promotion, community advocacy, community mobilisation or capacity building in a medical humanitarian environment
• Comprehensive understanding of mining, commercial sex work, substance use, youth, and environmental health is an advantage
• Good negotiation, communication, teamwork, interpersonal & management skills
• Motivation to work in an international/inter-cultural context with a humanitarian team spirit
• Computer literate with experience of all Microsoft Office packages
• Strong command of English and local languages

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward their detailed CVs & motivation letter indicating the position being applied for on or before 21 November 2023, to the Human Resources Assistant, MSF-Belgium, 4 Lawley Street, Gwanda or by email to msfocb-gwanda-adminfin@brussels.msf.org

N.B.     Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of advert closure 

Please note that the MSF-Belgium Zimbabwe Mission does not solicit any organization or individuals to recruit on our behalf. No fee is charged throughout recruitment, selection or placements. Canvassing will lead to disqualification of candidates.

MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic origins, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Qualified candidates from Matabeleland South are encouraged to apply.