Senior Community Health Workers (Kweneng (x2) and Francistown (x3) – Full Time 696 views

Job Opportunities (Full Time)

Community Based Interventions for HIV/AIDS in Botswana Project (ExCAB)

HPP Botswana is a locally registered Non-Governmental Organization that has been operating in Botswana since 2001. The organization works to promote actions in the fight for development in areas of health, education, human rights, food security, and household economy. Our work towards development is guided by social cohesion and respect for humanity, driven by innovative and cost-effective programs. The activities of HPP Botswana are aligned with the Government of Botswana’s National Vision 2036 and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

HPP Botswana is inviting suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the available positions of the upcoming USAID funded project to implement an activity to support the maintenance and uninterrupted delivery of quality HIV/AIDS services within communities and strengthen the community and health systems in Botswana with an emphasis on the delivery of integrated HIV services. This position is contingent on the project: Community Based Interventions for HIV/AIDS in Botswana Project (ExCAB).

Senior Community Health Workers (Kweneng (x2) and Francistown (x3) – Full Time

JOB SUMMARY/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Community Health Workers will be responsible for overseeing the Community Health Workers and supporting the daily activities of the CHWs to ensure high quality service delivery and program implementation. The SCHWs will provide trainings, mentoring and supportive supervision to the Community Health Officers (CHWs). The SCHWs will be responsible for promoting collaboration and linkage between the health facilities as well as with other sectors working at community level. The SCHWs will also be responsible for ensuring the smooth operations of the implemention of the program and support innovative and high quality data collection processes.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Ensure adherence to work plan activities, timelines and budget related to management of the project.
• Conduct field work and other related project activities to attain desired results.
• Provide programmatic and technical support to team to ensure that targets are achieved.
• Closely coordinate project activities with the Project Leader, District Coordinators.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders and stakeholders in the field.
• Conduct regular meetings with CHW program staff as well as key programs and operations teams and focal points.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of data collected from all CHWs on a monthly basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ideal candidate should possess a relevant diploma with public health background or related
• At least 3 years relevant experience in community health work, coordinating, implementing, and managing community health programs.
• Proven experience in community mobilization and awareness raising activities, preferably at village level would be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of social structures at village level, community health issues
• Good analytical and reporting skills
• Excellent diplomatic and communication skills