Community Health Program Manager

Summary and Background: The Community Health Program Manager (CHPM) is in charge of the overall design, development and management of the community health program consisting of two main components: a community health worker program and a community-based surveillance system.    Place in the Organization The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Health Coordinator. The Community Health Program Manager will collaborate closely with Area Managers to ensure effective implementation of the program. The Community Health Program Manager will also work directly with and provide technical support to Community Health teams in each region.   Functions and responsibilities   In coordination with Area Managers and field staff, design an evidence-based community health worker program, including scope of work, training and supervision structure, implementation plan and program monitoring and evaluation  Design a community-based surveillance system for selected communities and develop relevant guidelines and tools Develop guidelines and tools for public health assessments of selected communities In close collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation team, analyze community and health facility data for morbidities, service utilization and care-seeking behavior trends to guide program design compare community and health facility data to monitor program effectiveness and adjust programming Support further epidemiological analysis of health information system data Oversee recruitment and supervision of community health program staff (officers, supervisors, and community health workers) Ensure community health program is well integrated into IMC’s primary health care program Train and provide continuous mentoring and support to field teams in topics and skills essential to the delivery of the program, such as: public health assessments, community-based surveillance, data management, and health promotion