VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Concern Worldwide is an Irish based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern is currently recruiting the below post:

Job Code: 21-023-NR (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Field Assistant- Health & Nutrition (x1)

Location: Communities within Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County

Reporting To: Project Supervisor

Responsible For: N/A

Contract duration: fixed term (4months)

Job Purpose: This is a field-based position that requires collaborating and working very closely with the local Health facilities, communities health assistant and other community based health workers, community structures, government authorities, private sector and local partners where applicable. Overall, the staff will be responsible for community orientation about the programmes, sensitization, mobilization, education, conduct training and/or learning sessions and coaching of individuals and groups of beneficiaries (VSLAs and Mothers Groups) to ensure effective implementation and active participation in, ownership and sustainability of programme activities. Specifically, as an extension worker, the Field Assistant will be responsible for grass root implementation of the programme in selected communities assigned to him/ her within Grand Bassa.

Responsibilities: Prepare weekly and monthly activity plans, identifying and timely requesting the resources required for effective implementation of programme activities; mobilise and organize communities, keeping into consideration contextual social problems, challenges and opportunities, identified through participatory research and demonstrations; support and encourage group’s dynamics, including establishing mothers groups, and work with them to establish functional leadership structures; lliaise with community based health workers and/or volunteers and other relevant health/nutrition actors at the community and district levels to support the screening and referral of noticeable malnutrition cases to the nearest existing health facilities; create a linkage between the Mother Groups and community-based health workers and/or volunteers to improve referral mechanisms for emergency medical cases including malnutrition and the notifiable communicable diseases; work with the communities and relevant local stakeholders to identify correct target groups in line with Concern’s global policies, and ensure their active participation in all stages of the programme cycle management and participatory learning; support and complement the FIM component of the program in assisting programme participants and their communities to identify and mobilize local resources and skills required for attainment of sustainable agriculture, with specific focus on increasing availability, accessibility, and utilization of higher nutritional value products from kitchen garden and other agricultural produce; in collaboration with the local government authorities, and local implementing partners where applicable, the Field Assistant will plan, organize and facilitate required trainings and/or learning sessions for the empowerment of participants at all levels, with the support of other members from the programme team when relevant; Participate in research studies, analysis or surveys, particularly relating to behaviours for improved health, hygiene and nutrition and supports the development of effective strategies to increase the practice of the behaviour in order to achieve intended program outcomes; Collaborate with and support Systems/logistics to ensure successful, transparent and accountable procurement and distribution of cooking demo tools, kitchen tools and needed inputs as implied in the program.

Experience & Qualification:

∙ Diploma in any of the following: Nursing, Physician Assistant, Environmental Health, Public Health and Sociology or ∙ At least 2 years of practical experience in implementing a community based donor-funded programme in rural areas. ∙ Practical knowledge of health delivery, health promotion and nutritional care, is essential.

∙ The ability to ride a motorcycle in remote and rough terrains, or the willingness to learn.

How to apply:

By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 21-023-NR Field Assistant-Health & Nutrition clearly in the SUBJECT LINE. By Hand to: HR Department, Concern Worldwide, Building Number-5 Andalucía’s Complex Compound Number-2, Between 6th & 7th Streets-Sinkor Beachside, Behind Home City Furniture Store, Monrovia.

JOB CODE 21-023-NR Field Assistant-Health & Nutrition clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

∙ JOB CODE 21-023-NR Field Assistant-Health & Nutrition

∙ A letter of application stating why you believe you are the best suited for the position.

∙ A copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) giving active daytime contacts.

∙ Names and addresses of two (2) work related referees with professional e-mail addresses.

Or apply through the system below.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 4:00 pm on Wednesday 14th August 2021.

FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE TO APPLY

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the society. While all applicants will be strictly assessed on their individual merit, qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.