Ebola response Project assistant
Core
Implement community-based Ebola surveillance, support community networks, conduct active case search, and manage hygiene and social mobilization in targeted health zones.
Role type
Field Project Assistant (Ebola Response)
Builds
Community surveillance systems, hygiene stations, and awareness campaigns for Ebola response.
Domain
Public Health / Humanitarian Response / Infectious Disease Control
Required skills
Community mobilization, active case search, data collection and reporting, hygiene supervision, training community actors, rumor management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
PCI or CREC/C4D training, experience with international NGOs, residence in the target zone
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Implement and monitor community-based Ebola surveillance; support deployment and supervision of community networks; conduct active case search and notify authorities; supervise hygiene mechanisms and hand-washing stations; organize awareness and sensitization sessions; train and supervise community actors; collect and compile data on alerts and surveillance activities; manage rumor tracking and community feedback; distribute PPE kits.
Seniority
Junior, field implementation