| Save the Children |
| | Industry: |
| | Non Government Organisation |
| | Location: |
| | Efate, Santo, Ambae |
| | Job Hours: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Due Date: |
| | 08-Aug-14 |
| | Job Description: |
| | Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation, making a difference to children’s lives in more than 100 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection. |
| | SCA in Vanuatu Program aims to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people in the areas of health and well-being, child rights and child protection. We advocate on behalf of children and promote the rights of the child. |
| | Key Purpose of these positions |
| | The overall goal of the Save the Children Vanuatu “Healthy Babies, Healthy Teens” (HBHT) project is to improve Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) in target areas through the following strategies: |
| | • Improve RMNCH knowledge, attitudes and practices among mothers and community members |
| | • Increase access to, and quality of RMNCH services at health facilities for pregnant women, mothers and children |
| | • Improve nutrition of pregnant mothers and children 0-2 years of age |
| | • Investigate and document the issue of teenage pregnancy. |
| | |
| | The key roles of the Community Training Officers will be to: |
| | • Work closely with Clinical Capacity Officers to conduct an audit of current RNMCH training curricula; help to develop and revise quality community level training modules. |
| | • Work closely with VHWs to plan and provide basic RMNCH and nutrition training and refresher training for community groups including teenagers, women’s groups, community leaders, etc. |
| | • Build linkages with communities to ensure greater involvement of teenage mothers in community trainings. |
| | For a copy of the Position Description, or for more information about this role contact hillary.sogari@sca.org.vu |
| | We are an employer of choice and equal opportunity so we encourage people with disabilities to apply as well. |
| | Only those applicants who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted. |
| | All staff are required to undergo a police check before commencement of employment. |
| | Criteria: |
| | • 3 years’ experience conducting community level trainings, including liaising with community leaders. |
| | • Good verbal and written communication skills in both Bislama and English. |
| | • Ability to communicate sensitive health messages surrounding Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health. |
| | • Willing and able to travel to and work in remote communities. |
| | • Knowledge of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health |
| | • Completed High School Level 12. |
| | • Diploma in Community Services an advantage. |
| | Salary: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Language: |
| | Bislama, English |
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| | How To Apply: |
| | If you think you are the right person for this job, please forward your application with your CV and a letter addressing how your skills and experience meet the selection criteria. |
| | Contact Name: |
| | Hillary Sogari. |
| | Phone: |
| | (+678) 22794 |
| | Email: |
| | hillary.sogari@sca.org.vu |
| | Address: |
| | Save the Children , P 0 Box 283 , Port ViIa, Vanuatu. |
