Health promoter officer in Doctors Without Borders

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – operation center Belgium in Ukraine

HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST

Doctors Without Borders/MedecinsSans Frontieres (MSF) is an internationala humanitarian organization that provides assistance in more than 60 countries of the world to the population in a difficult situation, victims of natural disasters, man-made disasters and armed conflicts, regardless of their race, religious or political beliefs.  

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together people committed to providing helping other people in crisis situations. MSF is thus an association by choice.

Anyone who works with MSF, does so out of conviction and is willing to support the organization's values ​​and principles.

The main activity of the employee:

To implement measures to increase the awareness of the beneficiaries and the local population regarding medical topics (information, education , science), to increase their knowledge and skills on relevant medical topics.

Main responsibilities:

• Inform beneficiaries and communities about MSF and the services it provides.
• According to medical priorities, provide beneficiaries and the community with information on specific health topics.
• Conduct medical education and awareness activities (classes in schools, churches, community) as directed and supervised by Supervisor.
• Under the direction of the Project Supervisor/Medical Officer, evaluate the impact of activities (using questions, checks and behavioral observations) and report on existing problems, successes and limitations.
• Collect all types of information related to specific health and life conditions of the population, in particular, to identify the most vulnerable population groups.
• Make reports for the supervisor/medical to the project referent, regarding activities, problems that have arisen and limitations.
• Establish and maintain contacts with social partners, including other non-governmental organizations, public health services, who can provide answers to social problems.< /li>
• Keep the workplace clean and tidy, and professional materials must be available.
• Participate in the creation of any materials necessary for informational, educational and communication activities.

Features of the MSF unit:

• Conduct health education sessions for beneficiaries during outreach activities in the villages covered by the "East" project.
• Conduct sessions to disseminate information about MSF, the "East" project and its activities.
• Maintain communication with the villages covered by the "East" project , to communicate the schedule and type of activities to be performed.
• Support mobile clinic teams in communicating with beneficiaries to provide additional information on continuity of care.
• Collect relevant data for quality monitoring care for beneficiaries. This includes demographic data, beneficiary medical information related to diagnosis, treatment prescribed, medication dispensed and patient feedback.
• Collection of routine qualitative and quantitative data related to health promotion sessions, promotion of services, understanding of messages, observation, context.
• Under the guidance of a supervisor, implement and conduct various assessments to expand information about population composition, context, health-seeking behavior, patient feedback, etc.
• In close cooperation with the Ministry of Health, conduct regular sessions to increase awareness and knowledge among the target population.
• Communicate necessary and up-to-date information using official MSF data recording and reporting tools.
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  REQUIREMENTS:

  Education:

  • Diploma in Social Sciences, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Community Health, Nursing.

  Experience:

  • Desirable previous experience in teaching, nursing or social work, community involvement;

  Languages:

  • Proficiency in the Ukrainian language is mandatory;
  • Operation anGlian language - will be a great advantage.

  WE OFFER:

  • Term contract, with the possibility of extension;
  • Full-time employment;
  < li style="font-weight: 400">Stable and guaranteed salary;
  • Fromvacation - 2.5 days / month;
  • Covering sick leaves;
  • Medical insurance;
  • Professional development (trainings, courses provided by the organization).

  You will receive more detailed information during the interview.

  < strong style="font-weight: 700">Start date: as soon as possible; the process of selecting candidates is ongoing.

  We encourage diverse candidates to apply, including people of any gender identity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, race, religion, creed, social and family status, people with different abilities, and all other diverse characteristics , as well as methods of joint work.