Community Health and Safety Officer

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Supervising and supporting Community Health Workers (CHWs) in providing health education Working with the community in arranging place/site visits Supporting CHWs on timely treatment of children for diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhea Sensitizing the communities and supporting them to identify main health problems and helping them address those problems Conducting risk assessments and audits to ensure machinery and equipment are safe Ensuring management systems and working methods meet current legal standards Working with managers, employees and trade unions to develop policies and take action to encourage safety Identifying and reporting any problem that may interfere with achieving program objectives Data collection, insertion, processing, analysis and developing reports Detailing achievements and sharing lessons by conducting regular monthly meetings with the team, CHWs and community committee members Developing a monthly plan and discussing required activities with the team Conducting regular supervision visits to evaluate field activities and provide constructive feedback Addressing training gaps during supervision visits Assisting in training needs assessment, coordinating training sessions and community meetings Explaining regulations in occupational health, noise, dust, fumes, fire safety and handling dangerous materials Conducting weekly supervisor meetings with Community Health Committees (CHCs) Ensuring integration of protection and gender throughout project implementation, including enabling women participation in decision making Performing other relevant tasks assigned by line manager within program implementation scope Running training courses to encourage and promote safe working practices Desired Candidate Profile University degree or higher in Community Health, nursing, medical background, public health programs, agribusiness, program management, or related field Minimum 2 years of experience in NGOs, OPDs, or development programs, preferably in Community Health Programs Experience with adult learning/participatory training methodologies Practical understanding of barriers faced by persons with disabilities in accessing opportunities in agricultural value chains and solutions to overcome them Proven experience as a trainer, facilitator, or mentor in capacity-building workshops Excellent interpersonal, networking, and communication skills Leadership and good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen Negotiation skills at different levels Flexible and adaptable to work under unstable environments and under pressure with limited support Capacity building skills Good computer skills (Microsoft Office) Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Flexible and willing to work additional hours to ensure required results High level of reliability, objectivity and honesty Willingness to work in Somalia environment in unsocial hours and harsh conditions Employment Type Full Time Company Industry NGOSocial ServicesCommunity ServicesNon-Profit Department / Functional Area HSE (HealthSafetyEnvironment) Keywords Community HealthHealth EducationRisk AssessmentsAuditsOccupational HealthNoiseDustFumesFire SafetyData CollectionData ProcessingReport DevelopmentSupervisionTraining CoordinationCapacity BuildingAdult Learning Get real-time job updates only on our App