The Zimbabwe Association of Church-Related Hospitals (ZACH) was founded in 1974 and is the Medical Arm of all Churches in Zimbabwe. ZACH operations are conducted on strict ecumenism. The association is accountable to the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) regarding the running of health institutions/hospitals and Clinics. ZACH represents the link between the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD), the Ministry of Health and Childcare (MOHCC), and other health providers and other agencies. Membership currently stands at 135 hospitals and clinics. ZACH is a Not-for-Profit Faith-Based Organization (FBO) and is registered under the Revised Private Voluntary Organizations (PVO) Act of 2001.
Reports to: Directly to the Demand Creation Officer & indirectly to Logistics and Procurement Officer
Duty Station: Mashonaland West Province, Hurungwe District, Tengwe Clinic
Closing date: 23 October 2024
Job Summary
The Demand Creation Field Assistant, having successfully undergone induction/training by the employer, will perform the following functions and duties:
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Mapping
• Lead in conducting mapping of communities to determine the number of eligible clients within a given catchment area
• Guide community mobilizers in conduct assessments of potential venues and work-places for educational sessions and poster pinning
Planning
• Coordinate the development/planning of a schedule of community mobilization events
• Facilitate daily morning briefings to coordinate VMMC operations at the assignment site.
• Attend weekly briefing sessions with DMO/GMO and VMMC team and provide feedback on VMMC outreach status
Awareness and Educational Sessions
• Identify opportunities for conducting formal and informal small group (2-15 people) VMMC education sessions at appropriate venues, such as communities, bus ranks, schools, work places and churches.
• Educate and promote VMMC to:
1. Individuals, and
2. Communities, workplaces, schools (over 15 years old), sports clubs and any other relevant groups
• Complete, comprehensively, a daily activity sheet as well as the weekly report and submit to the Demand Creation Officer detailing all work activities undertaken.
• Be available to be contacted from 0900 – 1600 through a cell phone on working days (Monday – Friday)
• Scout for opportunities in the community such as organized events where they can access men, women, boys for IEC sessions, distribute VMMC IEC materials during outreach sessions and promotional events
• Lead the strategic pinning of posters in strategic areas such shops, youth centers, playing grounds, parks to promote VMMC services
• Conduct one-on-one sessions with prospective VMMC clients in designated communities and residential areas
• Manage information desks during educational sessions and promotions in designated communities and residential areas and during VMMC promotional events
• Organize transport with the hospital for organized groups of clients to & from the circumcision site or outreach post
VMMC Client Motivation
• Ensure community mobilizers register the VMMC client’s names, location and contact numbers in the provided registration form/book.
• Promote the community awareness of where VMMC services are available within the district
• Help in conducting follow-up calls or home visits to registered clients who have not undergone SMC.
Reporting
• Prepare weekly summaries of:
• Client successfully motivated to get circumcised,
• The number of group educational sessions and outreach activities conducted to include type of sector visited,
• Number of individuals reached, number of clients referred, schedule of sessions,
• VMMC sessions conducted,
• Number of participants per session, as per given record form
• Submit weekly reports to the Demand Creation Focal Person every week.
• In carrying out the above duties, the Demand Creation Field Assistant shall follow the guidelines, schedule and protocol provided by his/her supervisor.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 5 O level passes, including English;
• Minimum of Clean Class 4 driver’s license and
• Valid Defensive Driver’s License;
• At least 5 years’ driving experience;
• Must respect and adhere to all safety and traffic rules;
• Understanding of written and spoken English is required;
• Basic Motor Vehicle Mechanic course is an added advantage;
• First Aid Course and with proven experience in First Aid management is an advantage; Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Proven community mobilization experience for health programs an added.
Key Result Areas/ZACH Competencies
• Producing Results
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Knowing and managing yourself
• Communicating in a credible and effective way
How to Apply
To apply, applicants click on the link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/GXp6hTThD9