Overview

The Community Health Worker will support community-based health and MHPSS activities in designated health facilities, municipalities, and surrounding communities. The role aims to strengthen community-based health promotion, early identification of health concerns, referral to health services, and engagement with affected communities.

Tasks Summary

• Conduct community outreach and health education.
• Support early identification of health and mental-health needs.
• Facilitate referrals to primary healthcare and MHPSS services.
• Strengthen communication between communities and health teams.
• Engage closely with medical teams, MHPSS staff, and community leaders.
• Deliver high-quality community-based health promotion and awareness activities.
• Maintain accurate activity records, beneficiary tracking, and timely reporting.
• Coordinate closely with community leaders, medical teams, psychologists, and referral facilities.
• Support in modifying and disseminating health materials to beneficiaries.
• Participate in Quality, Performance Improvement activities and program meetings.

Experience Requirements

• Good experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with daily travel to different field sites.
• Ability to use basic graphic design software or applications (e.g., Photoshop or similar tools) is an advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• Relevant background in health (e.g., public health, medical doctor, nurse, paramedic) or proven knowledge of basic public health topics.
• A resident or native of the target community, with established trust and acceptance within the community.

Other Details

Languages Required: Ability to read and write in Arabic and English.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: three months, with a possibility of extending the service contract as per the project timeline/need. Anticipated start date for the Community Health Worker position will be March 1, 2026, with expected completion/end date May 31. 2026.

Work Modality:

Remuneration: