POSITION SUMMARY

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and guide implementation of public health strategies within the settlement through identification of indicators for monitoring activities, outputs, and achievements.
• Coordinate community health interventions together with Village Health Teams, Health Assistants, and Nutrition staff in areas such as EPI, HIV/AIDS, WASH, child welfare, nutrition, and family planning.
• Support capacity strengthening for supervised staff through mentorship, development of training materials, and continuous technical guidance.
• Serve as the focal person for handling community feedback and complaints through community forums, suggestion boxes, and FRRM channels in line with MTI policies.
• Conduct disease surveillance activities to identify potential outbreaks and work closely with management in planning and implementing epidemic response measures.
• Carry out community health assessments and support programme planning based on identified findings and priorities.
• Promote stronger linkages between health facilities and communities through regular engagement platforms including community dialogues, HUMCs, and feedback meetings.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and partners to strengthen awareness, understanding, and utilization of available health services within the target communities.
• Analyze health data using HIS/HMIS systems and prepare reports in accordance with reporting schedules.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by management.

SECURITY FOCAL PERSON RESPONSIBILITIES

• Remain updated on security matters through close collaboration with the Program Manager, participation in security meetings, and engagement in information-sharing forums.
• Share relevant security updates with the appropriate teams and immediately report any security concerns or risks affecting MTI staff to the Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or a related discipline is preferred.
• A Diploma in Clinical Medicine with additional Public Health training may also be considered.
• Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council is mandatory.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience implementing public health programmes is required.
• Prior experience working with INGOs and emergency response operations is considered an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of public health programming including EPI, HIV/AIDS, WASH, nutrition, and family planning interventions.
• Knowledge of community engagement approaches, complaints handling mechanisms, and management of sensitive feedback.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong capacity building and team mobilization skills.
• Ability to conduct disease surveillance and implement outbreak control measures effectively.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to strengthen community support systems and encourage ownership of healthcare initiatives through behaviour change strategies.
• Good analytical and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook applications.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Passion for mentoring and supporting the growth of others.
• Strong planning, organizational, and follow-through abilities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at different levels.
• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical standards.
• Willingness to uphold MTI’s Calling and comply with the MTI Code of Conduct.