Job Purpose
The Key and Vulnerable populations program Field officer is responsible for overall coordination of community level activities targeting all typologies as well as acting as the link between the community and clinical services in the health facilities and the Drop-in Centre.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinating project supported community mobilization activities for HIV prevention and treatment services including planning for comprehensive outreaches working closely with the peerled CSOs and county KVP focal person.
Facilitation of health education sessions for KVP in small groups or one on one at the community and various KVP friendly facilities.
In liaison with community members or KVP-led CSOs where applicable, support in identification and management of Peer Educators, Outreach Workers and various health promotion volunteers
Provide continuous mentorship and support supervision to community volunteers supporting the project
Planning and coordination of monthly peer educator review/planning meetings.
Continuously identify knowledge gaps among community volunteers for sensitizations and refresher trainings.
Coordinate hotspot validation and mapping to inform programming
Support and oversee timely completion of the various microplanning tools by community volunteers
Support peer educators and outreach workers in following up and documentation of inactive key and vulnerable populations at community level
Support in handling community level project financial support in line with LVCT applicable policies
Through guidance from the project KVP technical lead, represent the project in various stakeholder meetings within the county
Actively support collection of community feedback through Focus Group discussions, suggestion boxes, community advisory board and client exit interviews
Compile and submit regular and ad hoc community level monthly reports to the county and the project
Participate in various quality improvement activities at facility level
Required Qualification
Diploma in social work or community development
Training on Key & vulnerable populations guidelines and provision of Stigma free servicesisrequired
Should have at least 2 years relevant work experience in KVP DICEs and HIV related programs in Central region
Well versed with community level activities for Key and vulnerable populations
Exhibit good communication and interpersonal skills
Training on HIV testing services and mental health is an added advantage
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team management and patient engagement.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities to address clinical and operational issues.
Exceptional time management and organizational skills to meet operational demands.