Community Health Supervisor - South

Summary and Background: The Community Health Supervisor (CHS) is in charge of supervising a team of community health workers working in informal settlements and/or collective shelters and centers. The CHS will oversee implementation of community health activities and monitor quality to ensure they adhere to International Medical Corps’ standards and guidelines.   Place in the Organization The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Community Health Officer in the assigned Area and to the Community health manager. He/She will receive technical support from the Community Health Program Manager.    Functions and responsibilities In accordance with established policies and procedures, the Community Health Supervisor will:   Establish and maintain a daily schedule of activities for community health workers Conduct daily visits to informal settlements and/or community shelters/centers where the community health program is implemented Participate in community health activities including, but not restricted to, health awareness group sessions, home visits and distributions Accompany community health workers during home visits and awareness sessions Participate in public health assessments; oversee data collection; and compile data  Coach and support community health workers in utilizing data collection and monitoring tools Supervise performance of community health workers using standard checklists and reporting forms Act as a focal point between community health workers and the closest supported primary health care facility (point of referral) Collect and manage referrals from community health workers to health facilities Collect and assess referrals to other organizations for other needs such as shelter or WASH Monitor outcome of referral with health facilities and provide feedback on referred cases to community health workers Review, clean and compile data collected from the field Monitor reporting for community-based health surveillance system Provide detailed reports to Community Health Officer on a weekly basis  Identify training needs of community health workers Develop relationships with local actors and community leaders as well as with other departments within IMC Communicate information in a timely manner to community health outbreak Assist in developing materials and visual aids for the program   Minimum Qualifications Academic and professional         i.            Possession of a BS in Nutrition, pharmacy, Nursing or other relevant health fields of at least three years duration Experience         i.            A minimum of two years of satisfactory working relevant experience       ii.            Previous work with a non-governmental organization or community-health programming Language Good command of written and spoken Arabic and English   Computer Skills Good command of Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Powerpoi   Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps. International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status. Compliance & Ethics:  Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.  Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.