Community Health Officer

International Rescue Committee Inc

Fully remote
3+ years un/ingo community health experience
Bachelor's degree in community health or related field
Ability to travel 85% of time to remote areas
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Community Health Officer to implement community health activities focused on Sexual and Reproductive Health, health promotion, and capacity building of community volunteers. This fully remote position requires significant travel, approximately 85% of the time, to various field locations

Job Summary

  • The Community Health Officer will implement community health activities including Sexual and Reproductive Health and Right, and Health Promotion activities.
  • This role requires traveling approximately 85% of the time to target areas inside and/or outside townships to supervise volunteers and mobilize communities.
  • The position involves strengthening community-based health workers, organizing training sessions, and ensuring proper reporting and monitoring of health programs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Community Health Officer to implement community health activities focused on Sexual and Reproductive Health, health promotion, and capacity building of community volunteers. This fully remote position requires significant travel, approximately 85% of the time, to various field locations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years UN/INGO community health experience
  • Bachelor's degree in community health or related field
  • Ability to travel 85% of time to remote areas
  • Experience training and supervising volunteers
  • Knowledge of SRH, MNCH, and disease prevention

Nice-to-have

  • Strong facilitation and coaching skills
  • Fluency in local dialects
  • Experience with IDP camp committees
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
  • Ability to work in difficult situations

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of community health or related degree
  • At least 3 years of experience with UN/INGOs
  • English language proficiency
  • Local dialect fluency

Work Rights

Not specified

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