Community Health Worker (20)-Central Plateau
Core
Field-based worker identifying pregnant women and young children, screening for acute malnutrition, and referring cases to health facilities in target communities.
Role type
Community Health Worker (field operations)
Builds
Health and nutrition interventions for vulnerable children and mothers
Domain
International development / Public health / Nutrition
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Community mobilization, MUAC screening, data collection and reporting, community health training, public health campaign support, emergency disease reporting, child protection compliance
Preferred skills
Computer literacy, analytical reasoning, self-management, cultural diversity practice, client service skills
Technologies
Mobile data collection tools
Responsibilities
Conduct home visits to identify pregnant women and children under five; Screen children for acute malnutrition using MUAC; Refer malnourished children and at-risk pregnant women to health facilities; Follow up referred cases until recovery; Train community leaders on health and nutrition practices; Lead community awareness sessions on breastfeeding and hygiene; Participate in vaccination and public health campaigns; Report priority diseases and epidemics; Collect and submit health data; Coordinate with local partners and health structures; Support community accountability mechanisms; Ensure compliance with child protection and safeguarding policies
Seniority
Mid-level field operative