Community Health Worker -Nord-Est
Core
Conduct home visits to identify pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children under five in target communities to support vulnerable children and prevent malnutrition.
Role type
Community Health Worker (nutrition and maternal/child health)
Builds
Health and nutrition outcomes for vulnerable children and families in the Nord-Est region
Domain
Humanitarian aid / Public health / Nutrition
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Home visitation, community screening, MUAC measurement, nutritional assessment, community mobilization, data collection, reporting, vaccination support, emergency reporting, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Computer literacy, analytical reasoning, self-management, cultural diversity, customer service
Technologies
Mobile data collection tools, MUAC devices
Responsibilities
Conduct home visits to identify pregnant women and children under five; Screen children for acute malnutrition using MUAC; Refer at-risk cases to health facilities; Follow up on 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 disease outbreaks and emergencies; Collect and submit health data; Coordinate with local partners and health structures; Ensure compliance with child protection and safeguarding policies.