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| Youth Educator (Male/Female) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Education, Health Care, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2023-05-10 | Close Date | 2023-05-22 |
| Vacancy No | OHPM-HRT-093 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 8 | Contract Duration | 8 Months |
| Education | Graduated from nursing, midwifery or other medical fields | Experience | At least two years working experience is on in health sector mainly in youth related projects |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per Organization Salary Scale |
About Company
About Organization for Health Promotion and Management(OHPM): OHPM is committed to promote the lives of communities through provision of comprehensive and standardized health, education and development services; conducting trainings, researches, surveys and evaluations independently and/or collaboratively at local, national and international levels that would ultimately result in a sustainable well-being and self-reliance of vulnerable communities /age groups (Especially of the women of reproductive age and under five children). OHPM selected by the UNICEF and is responsible to delivering the HER (BPHS & EPHS) in Kapisa, Paktika, Helmand & Herat provinces and implementing other vertical projects in Khost, Parwan, Panjshir, Zabul, Nimroz and Kandahar provinces funded by the UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA, WHO, WFP, OCHA, according to established and agreed targets (for quality and coverage), and thereby contribute to achieving the goals of the Ministry of Public Health which are to: Reduce maternal and newborn mortality, Reduce under 5 mortality, improve child health and nutrition.
Job Description
Supporting activities coordination and implementation
- Work closely with community leaders, including religious scholars (Mulla-Imams), community members, parents and caregivers and adolescents and youth to sensitize the community to the needs for A&Y programming.
- Work closely with MHT and Static Health facility staff and community leaders to develop activity plans and approaches for adolescent and youth programming.
- Conduct interactive and engaging awareness sessions on healthy lifestyles. Examples of approaches include discussions, games, and other activities that are youth friendly
- Conduct awareness sessions on healthy lifestyles with the parents and caregivers of adolescents and youth.
- Provide information around health and reproductive health that are age and culturally appropriate
- Lead programming on integration of A&Y that supports their mental health, social inclusion, addresses their nutritional needs and increases their access to vocational and skills development programming available in the area.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Support the monitoring and evaluation of programming by completing reporting forms in a timely manner and submitting to the relevant monitoring and evaluation team members.
- Prepare and maintain participants' attendance lists for trainings, sessions, and other activities.
- Data collection and monthly reporting of services provided to adolescents and youth.
- Report on training and workshops, if applicable.
Referral and integration
- Understanding existing services and referral systems for adolescents and youth, and establishing referrals where needed.
- For female Youth Educators, provide information about WFHSs or PSSCs services and provide referral to Case Management staff at WFHS to link A&Y into referral services related to PSS or MPHSS
- For adolescent boys and young men provide referral service to community and district level services where available
- Support A&Y access to Youth Health Line services
Community Engagement
- Conduct community outreach and sensitization on adolescent and youth issues with community members
- Coordinate and convene meetings with the Community Shura in relation to services and programs for adolescents and youth
- Provide support and linkage to peer education programs and youth volunteer networks including the Youth and Last Mile Initiative and the Y-PEER Network
- Mobilize available community spaces to reach adolescents and youth
Job Requirement
- Degree: Graduated from nursing, midwifery or other medical fields
- Experience: At least two years working experience is on in health sector mainly in youth related projects
- Priority will be given to local candidates from targeted districts
Other skills:
- Knowledge of local languages (Pashto & Dari),
- Good communication and counseling skills,
- Respect confidentiality of organization
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to create a supportive working relationship with all teamsAbility to work under pressure
Submission Guideline
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter with updated CV to OHPM HR department via email or following address.
Email: jobs.herat.ohpm@gmail.comHerat Office Address: House #23, Mehri Herawi street, Mehri-12, Herat City-Afghanistan
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for Interview
Note: Please put Job Title, Job Location & Vacancy Number which you applied for, in the Subject Line of your email
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