Community Health Worker - Wadi Alshatie at International Rescue Committee Switzerland

Sabha, Sabha, Libya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Needs Assessment, Health Education, Cultural Competence, Data Collection, Stakeholder Engagement, Referral Facilitation, Logistical Support, Translation Support, Confidentiality, Ethical Standards, Survey Development, Service Delivery, Gap Identification, Reporting, Collaboration, Training Participation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Major Responsibilities: The service provider will be responsible for the following tasks in coordination and collaboration with the program team,  Conduct community needs and baseline assessment in the targeted locations in collaboration with the program team  Maintain and establish relationships with community leaders and stakeholders to support health activities.  Provide support to both the protection and health team during the program activities.  Deliver health education sessions using culturally appropriate language and materials and distribute health promotion materials, and facilitate community understanding of key health messages.  Facilities referrals and link individuals to appropriate health and social services by providing accurate information and documentation.  Collaborate with medical and protection teams during outreach activities, providing logistical and translation support as needed.  Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all interactions.  Support data collection and accurately tracking health activities  Support the development and implementation of surveys (e.g., KAP, satisfaction) in collaboration with the health team.  Participate in planning meetings and training sessions to enhance service delivery.  Contribute to the identification of gaps in community health services and propose actionable solutions.  Provide a weekly report and submit the data on a weekly bases to the system. Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.

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Responsibilities

The Community Health Worker will conduct community needs assessments and maintain relationships with community leaders to support health activities. They will also provide health education, facilitate referrals, and support data collection and reporting.