Zimbabwe Jobs: Behaviour Change Field Facilitator at WVI

Employment at WVI as Behaviour Change Field Facilitator

Reference: 5517-11N17054

Location: Africa – Zimbabwe

Town/City: Bulawayo

Application Deadline Date: 18-Nov-16

Category: Health

International Role: No – Only National applicants will be considered.

Duration: Less Than 1 Year

JOB DESCRIPTION

Behaviour Change Field Facilitator x2- Bulilima and Umzingwane

Purpose of the Position:

To coordinate and support the operationalisation, implementation and monitoring of the National Behavioural Change Strategy promotion, at district level.

Major Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Facilitate, in close collaboration with the DAC the dissemination of the national BC strategy in the district.
• Plan; implement and coordinate all B.C activities at district level in collaboration with the DAC and other stakeholders.
• Improve linkages and partnership with relevant district stakeholders on HIV prevention.
• Facilitate district level advocacy and trainings of political, traditional and religious leaders as well as District stakeholders and BC volunteers
• Undertake quarterly advocacy and support visits to all wards for all B.C activities, monitoring the uptake of services (VCT, OI/ART, Condom, PMTCT) in collaboration with MoH , ZNFPC and PSI.
• Ensure mainstreaming of B.C promotion into all major district events.
• Identify training and development needs among staff and provide relevant training and information on new developments regarding BC, HIV prevention and public health.
• Manage and account for all programme resources at district level, such as programme finances, assets and human resources.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of District and Community Action Plans on BC promotion aimed at reducing stigma associated with PILHIV and also reducing gender-based violence, stigma, and risky sexual behaviours.
• Documentation of practices that have a direct impact /influence on programme outputs and outcomes.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Degree in HIV/AIDS, Health Promotion, Social Sciences or other related field
• Ability to speak local languages.
• Clean class 4 drivers licence.
• Ability to identify gaps, trends and key issues relating to HIV prevention and planning appropriate interventions to address them.
• Ability to review measurable indicators with detailed input, output, process and outcome and impact measures.
• Practical knowledge of new developments in HIV Programming, public health, epidemic disease control and prevention
• Organisational and programme management skills, to plan strategically and mainstream BC Promotion for effective programme impact.
• Knowledge of working in rural communities through decentralised structures.
• Networking and collaboration skills, with key service providers and stakeholders at district level.

Ability to speak, read and write local language is a must.

 Apply here: https://goo.gl/wCFHOJ

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