Health Promoter Officer

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

About the position

Job title : Health Promoter Officer

Type of contract : Fixed Term Contract and Backup Position

Post location : Deir El-Balah, Khan Younis

Starting date : As soon as possible

Main purpose of the position and responsilities:

• Inform patients and communities about MSF and services it provides.
• According to medical priorities, deliver information to the patients and community on specific health topics
• Implement activities of health education and awareness (sessions in schools, churches, community), under the indications and supervision of the HP Supervisor.
• Under the guide of HP Supervisor, assess the impact of activities (with questions, verifications and behaviors observations), and report problems, success and constraints to him/her.
• Collect all type of information related to specific health and living conditions of the population, in particular to identify the most vulnerable populations to target.
• Report to HP Supervisor: activities, problems met, strengths and constraints.
• Establish and maintain contacts with social partners, including other NGO’s, governmental health services that can provide answers to social problems.
• Keep education and communication areas clean and tidy and professional materials available.
• Participate in the creation of any material needed for the activities of information, education and communication.

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Education

Diploma in social science, social communication, nurse or teaching

Experience

At lease, 2 years’ experience in teaching, nursing or social work, community mobilization

Languages                            

Arabic, English as an asset

Competencies

Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioral Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management

Interested candidate are invited to submit their application, composed of a CV in English, diplomas copie and ID copie before the 17th of September 2024 through Apply Now-button below.

please note that, candidates under MoH contract will not be selected