Community Health Supervisor - Bekaa

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. 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 Communicate information in a timely manner to community health outbreak