Community Health Coordinator

Job Title: Community Health Coordinator

Location: Gedo, Somalia

Division: Programmes

Date: January 2025

Description

Trócaire works in partnership with local organisations, supporting communities in over 20 developing countries across Africa, Asia, Central America and the Middle East to bring about lasting change. Trócaire envisages a just and peaceful world where; people’s dignity is ensured, and rights are respected; basic needs are met, and resources are shared equitably; where people have control over their own lives and those in power act for the common good.

Trócaire has been working in Gedo in health & nutrition and education for over 30 years. Currently, Trócaire implements Health, Nutrition, Humanitarian and Education Programme activities in partnership with local organisations working in the livelihood, protection and resilience sectors as partners.

The Health and Nutrition Programme is seeking a skilled and experienced Community Health (CH) Coordinator. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide technical expertise and programme management leadership for the ECHO project, as well as other related community health initiatives.

Under the supervision of the Health and Nutrition Programme Manager, the CH Coordinator will oversee the implementation of Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) activities across supported districts. This includes contributing to the design, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of effective and sustainable iCCM strategies, ensuring the achievement of project goals and deliverables.

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.

Reporting to the Health and Nutrition Manager**.** This is a fixed-term position for one year and is based in Gedo region of Somalia.

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults

Trócaire is committed to Safeguarding people within our programmes from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The Health and Nutrition Programme is seeking a skilled Community Health (CH) Coordinator to lead and oversee the implementation of community health interventions, with a strong focus on the Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) activities, within the ECHO project.

Key responsibilities:

Project implementation and management

• Collaborate closely with the Health & Nutrition Programme Manager (HNPM) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) to implement the ECHO project community health interventions, with a particular emphasis on iCCM at both facility and community levels.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the ECHO project and community health, ensuring alignment with the project work plan and national guidelines
• Lead Training of Trainers (ToTs) on iCCM and provide mentorship to community health officers (CHOs) to ensure the effective implementation of updated and innovative approaches.
• Actively contribute to the preparation of the project work plan, budget, and technical reports for submission to the line manager.
• Provide ongoing technical support and guidance on community health and iCCM interventions, ensuring the application of sustainable mentoring approaches for community health officers and iCCM Supervisors.
• Conduct regular supportive supervision for CHOs, iCCM supervisors and CHWs, ensuring the quality and adherence to Somalia’s national Community Health Strategy.
• Assist in organizing project activities including meetings, trainings, field visits, and events to enhance the implementation of the community health and iCCM strategy.
• Provide feedback and solutions based on findings from field visits and monitor the effective implementation of proposed improvements.
• Compile and review donor reports, ensuring the accuracy and quality of data, and meeting indicator expectations.
• Ensure that CHWs have adequate stocks of medicines and supplies, based on monthly consumption patterns.
• Ensure the integration of protection and gender considerations throughout project activities, including creating mechanisms for women’s participation in decision-making on public health matters.
• Represent Trocaire in relevant meetings with district authorities and other stakeholders to strengthen project visibility and collaboration.
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the line manager within the scope of the program implementation plan

Logistics & Procurement:

• S/He will work with the Procurement and Warehousing team to prepare and execute a procurement plan to ensure favourable lead time for the procurement team.
• Coordinate with the Procurement team to prepare and distribute necessary job aids, and training materials, and ensure the timely delivery of supplies to target sites.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• In close collaboration with HPM, develop and monitor learning and documentation activities related to community health and iCCM in supported districts.
• S/He will in collaboration with the MEAL team, set up programme impact/process monitoring systems and collect relevant secondary data relating to disease patterns, facilities and Trocaire programmes.
• Collaborate with the MEAL team to ensure that the learnings from the project implementation are being tracked and the information analysed to inform the changes being brought in the project.
• Lead efforts to translate program data and findings into programmatic guidance.
• S/he will work with the Trocaire management team in the field in monitoring and reporting progress, and, adopt agreed changes in project design to conform to varying contexts.
• S/he will develop a monthly activity schedule based on the project work plan to facilitate timely implementation.
• S/he will contribute to the preparation of monitoring and assessment tools in collaboration with the MEAL team.
• S/he will prepare and submit timely weekly/monthly reports to the Humanitarian Programme Manager.

Team management:

• Lead, manage and support direct reports – five (5) community health officers in Kismayo, Ceel Waaq, Luuq, Dollow and Belet Haawa districts – and ensure the proper performance management of these staff, including setting objectives, conducting annual performance appraisal reviews and ensuring team members have individual development plans.
• Ensure effective and appropriate systems and processes for team learning and development.
• Organise, motivate and lead team members. Participate in recruitment, define job profiles, draw up individual objectives, validate action plans, and carry out assessments

Coordination

• Where necessary, S/He will strengthen relationships between Trocaire, UN agencies and beneficiaries, (community leaders and government agencies) working closely with all project stakeholders.

Other Duties

• Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned by line management.

Behavioural Competencies in Line with Trócaire’s Competency Framework

• Leading: Reflecting our values of Participation & Accountability, acts to inspire and lead others to achieve their potential, demonstrating Trócaire’s values with integrity in order to achieve our organisation’s objectives.
• Communicating: Reflecting our value of Participation, being one organisation, communicating clearly and transparently across, teams, units, divisions, locations and other external organisations. Getting our message across with impact.
• Collaborating: Reflecting our values of Participation & Solidarity, partnering effectively as One Trócaire organisation and, in solidarity, maintains positive relationships built on trust and respect.
• Stewardship of Resources: Reflecting our value of Accountability and decision-making around the best use of resources. Using our resources transparently, sustainably, ethically, fairly & with integrity; acknowledging Trócaire’s reputation in the use of resources.
• Delivering Results: Reflecting our values of Accountability & Perseverance, getting a quality job done through effective performance, planning and decision making.
• Continual Improvement & Learning: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, constantly looking to learn and develop self, employees, and partners to better fulfil Trócaire’s’ mission.
• Flexibility & Change: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, adapts positively to change and to different ways of doing things; manages or takes part in change processes in a way that is appropriate to role in the organisation.

Person Specification – Essential Requirements

(E) Qualification

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine and Community Health, or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health with a background in nursing. A strong requirement of valid and current license to practice from relevant bodies.

(E) Experience

• Additional training related to child health, Malaria or Community health and project planning and management
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in community health-related activities and programs.
• Previous experience managing community health and ICCM implementation projects
• Skilled in community health surveillance, M&E and at least two or more of the following technical areas: strengthening service delivery programs, training, pre-service education, performance, and quality improvement.
• Proven track record in crafting community mobilization, sensitization and awareness-raising activities.
• Training and capacity building skills in (iCCM) or Integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI)
• Knowledge and experience in undertaking assessments and analysing the results.
• Fluency in written, spoken English and Somali languages is mandatory.
• Knowledge of different working standards and ethics including SPHERE.
• Demonstrable experience in managing teams, supervising and training others.
• Ability to prioritize and commit to meeting deadlines.

(E) Skills

• Leadership and good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen; negotiation skills at different levels; flexible and adaptable to work under unstable environments and under pressure with limited support.

• Capacity Building skills

• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office).

  Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills.

(E) Qualities

• Believes in the values of localisation, working in partnership
• Is committed to justice, equality.
• Shows drive, initiative, courage, integrity and accountability
• Works effectively on a team and cross-organisationally
• Manages time and resources efficiently
• Shows flexibility, adapts easily to change
• Dynamic and willing to take initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

Person Specification – Desirable

(D) Qualification

• Relevant post-graduate qualification in health or related field.

(D) Experience

• Experience of working in Gedo.
• Experience in Project Management, CHAST and CHS will be an added advantage.