Community Health Workers (Shahat, Soussa, Derna, AlQuba, and AlBayda) at International Rescue Committee Switzerland

Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Health Promotion, Health Education, Mental Health Awareness, Referral Services, Data Tracking, Communication, Team Coordination, Cultural Sensitivity, Microsoft Office, Arabic Language, English Language, Graphic Design Software, Community Engagement, Health Needs Identification, Performance Improvement, Record Keeping

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. Project Background The IRC is implementing a multi-sector humanitarian response in Eastern Libya to support communities affected by Storm Daniel and ongoing service gaps in primary healthcare, MHPSS, and protection. The project aims to strengthen health services, improve access to essential medical care, and support vulnerable groups—including women, children, migrants, and displaced families—across Shahat, Soussa, Derna, AlQuba, and AlBayda. As part of this intervention, the IRC seeks a Community Health Worker to strengthen community‑based health promotion, early identification of health concerns, referral to health services, and engagement with affected communities to improve health‑seeking behaviors. Scope of Work The Community Health Worker (CHW) will support community‑based health and MHPSS activities in designated health facilities, municipalities, and surrounding communities in Shahat, Soussa, Derna, AlQuba, and AlBayda, Libya (transportation between assigned locations will be managed by the staff themselves). This includes conducting community outreach and health education, supporting early identification of health and mental‑health needs, facilitating referrals to primary healthcare and MHPSS services, and strengthening communication between communities and health teams. The CHW will engage closely with medical teams, MHPSS staff, and community leaders to ensure continuity of care and timely access to services. Expected Outcomes / Deliverables: Deliver high‑quality community‑based health promotion and awareness activities, including health education, disease prevention messaging, basic mental‑health awareness, and referral to appropriate health or MHPSS services aligned with national guidelines and IRC health and MHPSS protocols. Maintain accurate activity records, beneficiary tracking, and timely reporting, ensuring data quality and confidentiality. Coordinate closely with community leaders, medical teams, psychologists, and referral facilities to ensure continuity of care while maintaining respectful communication with the community. Support in modifying and disseminating health materials to beneficiaries as necessary. Participate in Quality, Performance Improvement activities and program meetings as required. Deliverables/ Outputs Estimated time to complete Target Date Review and Approvals Required Deliver community outreach and health promotion activities On the same activity day On the same activity day Senior Community Health Officer Support referrals and follow‑up at the community level As needed On the same referral day Health Team Community activity reporting Daily / Weekly/Monthly when needed Daily / on the 25th of each month Senior Community Health Officer/ Health Data Team Participate in Quality & Performance Improvement activities To Be Determined (TBD) To Be Determined (TBD) Senior Community Health Officer/ MHPSS specialist Duration of the Work The expected engagement duration for the Community Health Worker will be three months, with a possibility of extending the service contract as per the project timeline/need. Anticipated start date for the Community Health Worker position will be March 1, 2026, with expected completion/end date May 31. 2026. Key Working Relationships: In addition to the relationship mentioned under the expected outcomes, the Community Health Worker is expected to engage with the health manager/ Senior health manager. The Community Health Worker will not be line managing any internal staff. Duty station: This service contractor is required to provide the above-mentioned services in Shahat, Soussa, Derna, AlQuba, and AlBayda. Qualifications and requirements of a successful individual contractor: Relevant background in health (e.g., public health, medical doctor, nurse, paramedic) or proven knowledge of basic public health topics. A resident or native of the target community, with established trust and acceptance within the community. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with daily travel to different field sites. Good experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ability to read and write in Arabic and English. Ability to use basic graphic design software or applications (e.g., Photoshop or similar tools) is an advantage. Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are equality, Service, Integrity, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. 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 support community-based health and mental health activities, conduct outreach, and facilitate referrals to healthcare services. They will also engage with medical teams and community leaders to ensure continuity of care.