Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
DREAMS Connectors Ref No. DC/SD/12/11/21
Locations: Chingola x 8 Kitwe x 8 Mufulira x 8
Reports to DREAMS Site Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for identifying the vulnerable adolescents and young women in the catchment community and link them with the mentors for further prevention and economic strengthening. She will ensure that there is stakeholder engagement in championing health for health for AGYWs include sexual reproductive health and other HIV prevention interventions. She will be responsible for providing mentorship to the DREAMS mentors.

Main Duties
• Collaborates with community leaders/DREAMS champions to identify safe space venues
• Enters project data into the DREAMS DHIS2 database
• Supports the DREAMS Center Manager with the day-to-day management of the center (filling of documents, re-stocking of supplies and other administrative tasks)
• Provides support to DREAMS Mentors who will be running Safe Spaces within specific sites
• Supports DREAMS Mentors and ensure that they are running quality Safe Spaces and meeting the needs of the AGYW
• Acts as focal point persons between the DREAMS Centers and other facilities where AGYW will be referred to access services that will not be available at the Center
• Conducts regular home visits to follow up on AGYW who do not frequently attend Safe Space meetings or attend the DREAMS Centers
• Sensitizes parents and community members on the DREAMS initiative

Qualifications
• Certificate in in Social Work, psychosocial counselling or health related field
• Must be resident within the specific site for easy travel to DREAMS Centers and Safe Spaces
• Must have a certificate in Social Sciences/health related field. A diploma in social sciences/Health related sciences will be an added advantage
• Psychosocial Counseling Certificate and Rapid HIV Testing competence certificate
• At least 2 years’ experience working with adolescents and young women (HIV prevention and service provision)
• Local resident in Kitwe, Chingola and Mufulira respectively
• Good English speaking skills, and knowledge of local language spoken in the implementation site
• Empathetic, devoted and respectful individual with good interpersonal communication, team building, and writing skills.
• Must be assertive and energetic
• Female aged between 25 and 35
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Job application procedure
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please send application letter quoting Reference Number above, relevant academic and professional certificates, and detailed CV with day-time telephone number(s) to:
CIDRZ Human Resources Director P. O. Box 34681, LUSAKA via email: jobs@cidrz.org

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