Job Description

POSITION:​​VMMC Demand Creation Field Assistant (DCFA)
REPORTS TO:​Directly to the Demand Creation Officer & indirectly to Logistics and Procurement Officer
LOCATION: ​​Mashonaland West Province, Hurungwe District, Tengwe Clinic
Closing Date:​​27th March 2024​​
Job Summary
The Demand Creation Field Assistant, having successfully undergone induction/training by the employer, will perform the following functions and duties:
Key Roles and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Mapping
• Lead in conducting mapping of communities to determine the number of eligible clients within a given catchment area
• Guide community mobilizers in conduct assessments of potential venues and work places for educational sessions and poster pinning
Planning
• Coordinate the development/planning of a schedule of community mobilization events
• Facilitate daily morning briefings to coordinate VMMC operations at the assignment site.
• Attend weekly briefing sessions with DMO/GMO and VMMC team and provide feedback on VMMC outreach status
Awareness and Educational Sessions
• Identify opportunities for conducting formal and informal small group (2-15 people) VMMC education sessions at appropriate venues, such as communities, bus ranks, schools, work places and churches.
• Educate and promote VMMC to:
1. Individuals, and
2. Communities, workplaces, schools (over 15 years old), sports clubs and any other relevant groups
• Complete, comprehensively, a daily activity sheet as well as the weekly report and submit to the Demand Creation Officer detailing all work activities undertaken.
• Be available to be contacted from 0900 – 1600 through a cell phone on working days (Monday – Friday)
• Scout for opportunities in the community such as organized events where they can access men, women, boys for IEC sessions, distribute VMMC IEC materials during outreach sessions and promotional events
• Lead the strategic pinning of posters in strategic areas such shops, youth centers, playing grounds, parks to promote VMMC services
• Conduct one-on-one sessions with prospective VMMC clients in designated communities and residential areas
• Manage information desks during educational sessions and promotions in designated communities and residential areas and during VMMC promotional events
• Organize transport with the hospital for organized groups of clients to & from the circumcision site or outreach post
VMMC Client Motivation
• Ensure community mobilizers register the VMMC client’s names, location and contact numbers in the provided registration form/book.
• Promote the community awareness of where VMMC services are available within the district
• Help in conducting follow-up calls or home visits to registered clients who have not undergone SMC.
Reporting
• Prepare weekly summaries of:
• Client successfully motivated to get circumcised,
• The number of group educational sessions and outreach activities conducted to include type of sector visited,
• Number of individuals reached, number of clients referred, schedule of sessions,
• VMMC sessions conducted,
• Number of participants per session, as per given record form
• Submit weekly reports to the Demand Creation Focal Person every week.
• In carrying out the above duties, the Demand Creation Field Assistant shall follow the guidelines, schedule and protocol provided by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 O level passes, including English;
• Minimum of Clean Class 4 driver’s license and
• Valid Defensive Driver’s License;
• At least 5 years’ driving experience;
• Must respect and adhere to all safety and traffic rules;
• Understanding of written and spoken English is required;
• Basic Motor Vehicle Mechanic course is an added advantage;
• First Aid Course and with proven experience in First Aid management is an advantage; Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Proven community mobilization experience for health programs an added.


Key Result Areas/ZACH Competencies

• Producing Results
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Knowing and managing yourself
• Communicating in a credible and effective way

Desired:
• Good knowledge of the Zimbabwe health sector
• Participation in the Zimbabwe VMMC training program

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