Community Health Officers
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13 hours ago
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Job Summary
Job Title: Community Health Officer | Department: Programmes |
Report To: Programme Co-ordinator | Working Location: Gatundu Kiambu County |
Direct Reports: Registered Community Nurse | Employment Type: Contract |
Purpose of the Role: |
The role will support the delivery of community-based health services in Gatundu Sub-County by promoting preventive healthcare conducting health education facilitating referrals collecting community health data and strengthening linkages between households communities and health facilities.
Ø Community Health Promotion & Education
Ø Conduct health education sessions within the Gatundu community on maternal and child health nutrition hygiene and sanitation immunization family planning and prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Ø Promote positive health-seeking behaviors through household visits community dialogues and outreach activities.
Ø Household Visits & Community Engagement
Ø Carry out routine household visits to assess health needs provide basic counseling and follow up on treatment or service defaulters.
Ø Mobilize community members to participate in Ministry of Health and Kiambu County-led health campaigns and outreaches.
Ø Referral & Linkage to Care
Ø Identify individuals requiring further medical attention and facilitate timely referrals to designated health facilities within Gatundu and surrounding areas.
Ø Conduct follow-ups to ensure continuity of care and adherence to treatment plans.
Ø Data Collection & Reporting
Ø Collect document and submit accurate community health data using approved MOH tools and registers.
Ø Participate in community diagnosis and submit reports to supervisors in line with reporting timelines.
Ø Stakeholder Collaboration
Ø Work closely with Community Health Committees (CHCs) community leaders health facility teams and county health officials to support service delivery.
Ø Support implementation of government NGO and private-sector health programs operating within Gatundu Sub-County.
Ø Compliance & Professional Conduct
Ø Uphold confidentiality ethical standards and professional conduct in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines and Stratostaff policies.
Ø Comply with all applicable labor laws workplace policies and health sector regulations.
Requirements
Ø Diploma in Community Health or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Ø Minimum of 2 years working experience within a community health setting preferably in Kiambu County or similar contexts will be an added advantage.
Ø Must be a registered Community Health Practitioner and in good standing.
Skills and Competencies |
Ø Strong interpersonal communication and community engagement skills.
Ø Ability to work effectively within diverse community environments.
Ø Basic computer literacy and accurate record-keeping ability.
Ø Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Ø High level of integrity professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- English
- User Interface
- Communication
- Content Writing
- Online
- Internet
- Youtube
- Management skills
- Digital speech
- Speaking skills
- Analytics
- Writing Skills
