Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an
international NGO focussed on Child Rights.



To support the development of its Child Protection programme in Garissa County,
Tdh is encouraging applications from Kenyan nationals for the role of:

Health Worker

1 Position

Ref: Tdh/HW/2011/03



Reporting to: Child Protection Project Manager

Duty station: Alinjugur, Garissa County

Contract duration: 12 months (with 3-month probation period)

Main responsibilities:



To
be responsible, under the supervision of the Child Protection Project
Manager, for all aspects of the implementation of the Health and
sanitation awareness and capacity building of children and families
targeted by the CP project in Kambi oos refugee camp.
To
support Tdh Social workers in the follow-up of the beneficiaries to
strengthen the health and sanitation conditions of children and families
supported by the CP project and the referral to health facilities.
To
participate in the referral mechanism mapping and build collaboration with
health partners
To
coordinate with the Project Psychosocial counsellor and Child Protection
team leaders to ensure regular assessment of community project impacts,
and adequate support for most vulnerable families.
To
build capacities of girls teenagers on health related issues.


Requirements:


Minimum
diploma-level in Nursing or community health.
Minimum
2 years’ experience in projects supporting children
Experience
as a trainer in related activities
Project
reporting and evaluation experience.
Fluency
in English and Kiswahili. Ability to communicate in local dialect is an
asset.
Willingness
to live in Alinjungur.


Application
modalities:

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a covering letter, CV,
references, and copies of academic and professional certificates. Applications
should be addressed to the Child Protection Specialist and submitted to:

Terre des hommes, 14 Gem Lane, 14 Gem Lane, Kileleshwa, 0100 Nairobi

or Nomad Hotel, Garissa (in an envelope addressed to Tdh)

or Terre des hommes, Daadab town (behind RRDO)

or They can also be emailed to cppm.ke@tdh.ch

Closing date for these positions is 6th November 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect
children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.

Tdh is an equal opportunity employer.


Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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