Duties and Responsibilities

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Mapping

· Lead in conducting mapping of communities to determine the number of eligible clients within a given catchment area

· Guide community mobilizers in conduct assessments of potential venues and workplaces for educational sessions and poster pinning

Planning

· Coordinate the development/planning of a schedule of community mobilization events

· Facilitate daily morning briefings to coordinate VMMC operations at the assignment site.

· Attend weekly briefing sessions with DMO/GMO and VMMC team and provide feedback on VMMC outreach status

Awareness and Educational Sessions

· Identify opportunities for conducting formal and informal small group (2-15 people) VMMC education sessions at appropriate venues, such as communities, bus ranks, schools, workplaces and churches.

· Educate and promote VMMC to:

1. Individuals, and

2. Communities, workplaces, schools (over 15 years old), sports clubs and any other relevant groups

Complete, comprehensively, a daily activity sheet as well as the weekly report and submit to the Demand Creation Officer detailing all work activities undertaken.
Be available to be contacted from 0900 – 1600 through a cell phone on working days (Monday – Friday)
· Scout for opportunities in the community such as organized events where they can access men, women, boys for IEC sessions, distribute VMMC IEC materials during outreach sessions and promotional events

· Lead the strategic pinning of posters in strategic areas such shops, youth centers, playing grounds, parks to promote VMMC services

· Conduct one-on-one sessions with prospective VMMC clients in designated communities and residential areas

· Manage information desks during educational sessions and promotions in designated communities and residential areas and during VMMC promotional events

· Organize transport with the hospital for organized groups of clients to & from the circumcision site or outreach post

VMMC Client Motivation

· Ensure community mobilizers register the VMMC client’s names, location and contact numbers in the provided registration form/book.

· Promote the community awareness of where VMMC services are available within the district

· Help in conducting follow-up calls or home visits to registered clients who have not undergone SMC.

Reporting

Prepare weekly summaries of:
· Client successfully motivated to get circumcised,

· The number of group educational sessions and outreach activities conducted to include type of sector visited,

· Number of individuals reached, number of clients referred, schedule of sessions,

· VMMC sessions conducted,

· Number of participants per session, as per given record form

· Submit weekly reports to the Demand Creation Focal Person every week.

· In carrying out the above duties, the Demand Creation Field Assistant shall follow the guidelines, schedule and protocol provided by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications

· Minimum 5 O level passes, including English;

· Minimum of Clean Class 4 driver’s license and

· Valid Defensive Driver’s License;

· At least 5 years’ driving experience;

· Must respect and adhere to all safety and traffic rules;

· Understanding of written and spoken English is required;

· Basic Motor Vehicle Mechanic course is an added advantage;

· First Aid Course and with proven experience in First Aid management is an advantage; Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint);

· Proven community mobilization experience for health programs an added.

Key Result Areas/ZACH Competencies

Producing Results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Fostering integration and teamwork
Knowing and managing yourself
Communicating in a credible and effective way