Volunteer Community Health Assistant (CHA)
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IRC is hiring a Volunteer Community Health Assistant in Kenya to deliver primary healthcare services at the community level, including immunization, health promotion, and maternal and child health support. The role involves coordinating Community Health Promoters, supporting the Kenya Community Health Strategy, and linking households with health facilities. Candidates need a diploma in Community Health or a related field, registration with a recognized regulatory body, and at least two years of relevant experience.
- Volunteer position focused on community-level primary healthcare delivery
- Requires diploma in Community Health, Public Health, or related field
- Must be registered with a recognized regulatory body
- Minimum 2 years experience in community or public health needed
- Experience with Kenya Community Health Strategy is required
- Reports directly to the Health Manager
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Volunteer Community Health Assistant (CHA) | IRC - International Rescue Committee
Volunteer Community Health Assistant (CHA)
IRC - International Rescue Committee
Kenya
International
Junior level
Apply
Summary by Impactpool
The Volunteer Community Health Assistant (CHA) at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is responsible for delivering primary healthcare services at the community level, including immunization, health promotion, and maternal and child health support. The CHA will coordinate and supervise Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and ensure effective linkages between households and health facilities. This role involves community mobilization, data management, and supporting the implementation of health strategies. The position requires collaboration with local leaders and stakeholders to enhance health outcomes.
Candidate
Requirements
Diploma in Community Health, Public Health, or related field
Registered with a recognized regulatory body
Minimum of 2 years’
for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Summary by Impactpool
The Volunteer Community Health Assistant (CHA) at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is responsible for delivering primary healthcare services at the community level, including immunization, health promotion, and maternal and child health support. The CHA will coordinate and supervise Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and ensure effective linkages between households and health facilities. This role involves community mobilization, data management, and supporting the implementation of health strategies. The position requires collaboration with local leaders and stakeholders to enhance health outcomes.
Candidate
Diploma in Community Health, Public Health, or related field
Registered with a recognized regulatory body
Minimum of 2 years’
Experience
in community health or public health
with the Kenya Community Health Strategy
Ability to design community engagement strategies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong team player with cultural sensitivity
in low-resource or refugee settings is an advantage
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Job Purpose/Objective
The Community Health Assistant (CHA) is responsible for supporting the delivery of primary healthcare services at the community level. This includes immunization, health promotion, maternal and child health support, disease prevention, and facilitating effective linkages between households and health facilities. The CHA plays a key role in coordinating and supervising Community Health Promoters (CHPs), supporting the implementation of the Kenya Community Health Strategy, and ensuring accurate reporting and data management. The position reports directly to the Health Manager.
Key
and Competencies:
Minimum of 2 years’
in community health or public health.
working with or supporting the MOH in implementing the Kenya Community Health Strategy and Community Health Policy is a MUST have.
Ability to design community engagement and BCC strategies to foster positive change and sustainable impact in the community.
very good understanding of how the MOH and county health department’s function.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Strong team player with cultural sensitivity and adaptability to challenging environments.
Previous
working in low-resource or refugee settings is an advantage.
Professional Standards:
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in
IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct
. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on
Safeguarding
, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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in community health or public health
with the Kenya Community Health Strategy
Ability to design community engagement strategies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong team player with cultural sensitivity
in low-resource or refugee settings is an advantage
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Volunteer Community Health Assistant (CHA)
IRC - International Rescue Committee
Kenya
International
Junior level
Apply
Responsibilities
- Service Delivery and Health Promotion
- Provide basic health services including immunization, health education, and management of common illnesses such as diarrhea and malaria.
- Support maternal and child health, including promoting antenatal/postnatal care and breastfeeding.
- Educate communities on healthy behaviors, including hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and water safety.
- Conduct household visits for health education, surveillance, and disease prevention.
- Facilitate community dialogue days, action days, and health campaigns.
- Promote the uptake of preventive health services such as family planning and safe water use.
- Community Mobilization and Engagement
- Work with Community Health Committees (CHCs), CHPs, and other stakeholders to implement health strategies and work plans.
- Strengthen community participation in health programs and support referrals between communities and health facilities.
- Collaborate with local leaders, NGOs, and MOH structures to enhance health outcomes.
- Conduct routine follow-ups of patients defaulting on immunization, HIV, nutrition, and chronic illness services.
- Supervision and Capacity Building
- Oversee and support the performance of CHPs, ensuring clear roles and household assignments.
- Organize and conduct training, mentorship, and on-the-job support for CHPs.
- Develop training curricula and contribute to training manuals in collaboration with the CHP team.
- Ensure annual training and biannual supervision of CHPs is carried out effectively.
- Data Management and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of services delivered at the community level.
- Ensure timely and accurate data collection, compilation, and reporting using MOH tools and digital platforms.
- Analyze and utilize data for performance monitoring and decision-making.
- Submit regular reports to the health facility and relevant stakeholders.
- Program Implementation and Coordination
- Support the rollout and implementation of the national community health strategy.
- Coordinate implementation of community health action plans and participate in program reviews and health surveys.
- Attend facility-level meetings and provide guidance on community health issues.
- Participate in camp-wide health surveys and intersectoral coordination meetings.
- Other Duties
- Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Health Manager or Program Manager to support health programming.
- Key Result Areas
- Effective supervision and coordination of CHPs.
- Timely and accurate reporting of community health data.
- Increased community participation and improved health outcomes.
- Consistent training and capacity building of community health workforce.
- Strengthened linkage between the community and health facilities.
- Required Qualifications and
Education
- Diploma in Community Health, Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related field.
- Registered with a recognized regulatory body.