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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization providing assistance to people affected by armed conflicts, epidemics, natural or non-natural disasters, or persons excluded from access to health care. The organization has health projects in more than 70 countries.
MSF France has had a significant presence in Kenya since 1996. In Mathare Lavender House Clinic, MSF runs a 24-hour SGBV Clinic for victims of sexual and gender-based violence and an Emergency program that provides pre-hospital care and trauma/medical stabilization. We also have a clinic in Dandora offering youth-friendly services to those between the ages of 10 to 24 years. All our services are free including a toll-free hotline.
MSF France Mathare project is looking to fill the position of a Community Health Educator. The successful candidate reports to the Youth Friendly Centre Manager.
The objective of the Position:
The purpose of the Community Health Educator is to increase community awareness of SRH and psychosocial support of health issues amongst young people. Facilitate youth participation (and family participation where relevant), organize and deliver health promotion activities and participate in community events to engage identified target populations. He/she will understand the available medical and social services in the centre. He/she will direct and inform the youth/adolescent on the medical and social services MSF is offering in the Centre.
The Community Health Educator will work proficiently in a fast-paced environment, and collaboratively with all Dandora Youth Clinic Centre staff, including an intake team, medical and social services and allied social service private practitioners and external providers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Facilitate young people and their families to access Dandora Youth Clinic services by providing timely intake, school visits assessment and appropriate intervention, where required.

Create the link for greater youth participation/involvement at the center.

Organize and lead with the youth a monthly activity planning with the support of their colleagues depending on topics and activities within and outside the center. Define and propose activities targeting youth outside the centre.

With the support of the manager/supervisor, find local actors to provide life skills sessions or other services addressing the needs of the youth.

Actively participate in supervision, case reviews and team meetings.

Contribute to and implement innovative best practice initiatives based on the needs of young people in relation to mental health issues and physiological development.

Plan, implement, and evaluate community awareness, service promotion and mental health literacy programs according to the principles of MSF.

Participate in SRH activities within the community e.g. schools, youth forums, and interagency networks, to promote Dandora youth centre services and health literacy.

Model and demonstrate constructive working relationships and information exchange across the organization.

Deliver information to the youth and, their guardians on Sexual and Reproductive Health and adolescence needs, STI and prevention and about MSF, and the services it provides.

Engage the youth through platforms provided such as social media together with the youth advisory council.

Oversee daily operations of social areas including maintaining equipment, displaying appropriate signage, and operating and supervising computer programs as necessary.

Help at recreational facilities by enforcing rules, modelling positive behaviour, and serving as a friend and mentor for young people also actively participate with the youth in the social activities set up such as games and provision of life skills.

Encourage youth to participate in activities and form healthy and providing oversight to ensure everyone is treated fairly.

Provide education and communication to the youth during waiting hours and provide professional and social materials.

Consolidate the link between the community, MSF services and Facility services in collaboration with the Health Promotion team.

Under the guide of the Manager/Supervisor, assess the impact of activities (with questions, verifications, and behaviours observations), and report problems, successes and constraints to him/her.

Data collection and recording.

Other duties consistent with the position where required and/or requested by the Centre Manager.

Replace the Social Worker when not available, in case of an emergency cases.

Assist the Centre Manager to identify, establish, improve, and maintain administrative processes.

Participate in relevant training and development activities as an effective team member.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education: – Degree/ Diploma in Community Health/Social Science
Experience: – Demonstrable working experience in Community Health Education
Previous experience in a Youth Friendly Service is an added advantage.
Languages: – Essential local languages, Kiswahili and English.
Competences: – Adherence to MSF principles, Results and detail-oriented, service, team player, committed and flexible
Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF, and a PIN certificate).

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae as a single file mentioning the subject line “Community Health Educator” and email to : [email protected] on or before 18th February 2025
The protection of your personal data is important to MSF and will be treated confidentially. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application, and selection of the most suitable candidate. MSF does not sell your personal data under any circumstances. If you have any questions, requests, or concerns, you can contact us on [email protected]
MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, religion, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity, and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination.
Applications must be received by the deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/ recruitment fee

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) was founded in 1971 in France by a group of doctors and journalists in the wake of war and famine in Biafra. Their aim was to establish an independent organisation that focuses on delivering emergency medicine aid quickly, effectively and impartially.

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Three hundred volunteers made up the organisation when it was founded: doctors, nurses and other staff, including the 13 founding doctors and journalists.

MSF was created in the belief that all people should have access to healthcare regardless of gender, race, religion, creed or political affiliation, and that people’s medical needs outweigh respect for national boundaries. MSF’s principles of action are described in our charter, which established a framework for our activities.

MSF's first missions

MSF’s first mission was to the Nicaraguan capital, Managua, in 1972, after an earthquake destroyed most of the city and killed between 10,000 and 30,000 people.

In 1974, MSF set up a relief mission to help the people of Honduras after Hurricane Fifi caused major flooding and killed thousands of people.

In 1975, MSF established its first large-scale medical programme during a refugee crisis, providing medical care for the waves of Cambodians seeking sanctuary from Pol Pot’s oppressive rule.

In these first missions, the weaknesses of MSF as a new humanitarian organisation became readily apparent: preparation was lacking, doctors were left unsupported and supply chains were tangled.

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0 USD Nairobi CF 3201 Abc road Fixed Term , 40 hours per week Médecins Sans Frontières

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization providing assistance to people affected by armed conflicts, epidemics, natural or non-natural disasters, or persons excluded from access to health care. The organization has health projects in more than 70 countries. MSF France has had a significant presence in Kenya since 1996. In Mathare Lavender House Clinic, MSF runs a 24-hour SGBV Clinic for victims of sexual and gender-based violence and an Emergency program that provides pre-hospital care and trauma/medical stabilization. We also have a clinic in Dandora offering youth-friendly services to those between the ages of 10 to 24 years. All our services are free including a toll-free hotline. MSF France Mathare project is looking to fill the position of a Community Health Educator. The successful candidate reports to the Youth Friendly Centre Manager. The objective of the Position: The purpose of the Community Health Educator is to increase community awareness of SRH and psychosocial support of health issues amongst young people. Facilitate youth participation (and family participation where relevant), organize and deliver health promotion activities and participate in community events to engage identified target populations. He/she will understand the available medical and social services in the centre. He/she will direct and inform the youth/adolescent on the medical and social services MSF is offering in the Centre. The Community Health Educator will work proficiently in a fast-paced environment, and collaboratively with all Dandora Youth Clinic Centre staff, including an intake team, medical and social services and allied social service private practitioners and external providers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Facilitate young people and their families to access Dandora Youth Clinic services by providing timely intake, school visits assessment and appropriate intervention, where required. • Create the link for greater youth participation/involvement at the center. • Organize and lead with the youth a monthly activity planning with the support of their colleagues depending on topics and activities within and outside the center. Define and propose activities targeting youth outside the centre. • With the support of the manager/supervisor, find local actors to provide life skills sessions or other services addressing the needs of the youth. • Actively participate in supervision, case reviews and team meetings. • Contribute to and implement innovative best practice initiatives based on the needs of young people in relation to mental health issues and physiological development. • Plan, implement, and evaluate community awareness, service promotion and mental health literacy programs according to the principles of MSF. • Participate in SRH activities within the community e.g. schools, youth forums, and interagency networks, to promote Dandora youth centre services and health literacy. • Model and demonstrate constructive working relationships and information exchange across the organization. • Deliver information to the youth and, their guardians on Sexual and Reproductive Health and adolescence needs, STI and prevention and about MSF, and the services it provides. • Engage the youth through platforms provided such as social media together with the youth advisory council. • Oversee daily operations of social areas including maintaining equipment, displaying appropriate signage, and operating and supervising computer programs as necessary. • Help at recreational facilities by enforcing rules, modelling positive behaviour, and serving as a friend and mentor for young people also actively participate with the youth in the social activities set up such as games and provision of life skills. • Encourage youth to participate in activities and form healthy and providing oversight to ensure everyone is treated fairly. • Provide education and communication to the youth during waiting hours and provide professional and social materials. • Consolidate the link between the community, MSF services and Facility services in collaboration with the Health Promotion team. • Under the guide of the Manager/Supervisor, assess the impact of activities (with questions, verifications, and behaviours observations), and report problems, successes and constraints to him/her. • Data collection and recording. • Other duties consistent with the position where required and/or requested by the Centre Manager. • Replace the Social Worker when not available, in case of an emergency cases. • Assist the Centre Manager to identify, establish, improve, and maintain administrative processes. • Participate in relevant training and development activities as an effective team member. Qualifications & Requirements: Education: - Degree/ Diploma in Community Health/Social Science Experience: - Demonstrable working experience in Community Health Education Previous experience in a Youth Friendly Service is an added advantage. Languages: - Essential local languages, Kiswahili and English. Competences: - Adherence to MSF principles, Results and detail-oriented, service, team player, committed and flexible Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF, and a PIN certificate).

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae as a single file mentioning the subject line “Community Health Educator” and email to : [email protected] on or before 18th February 2025 The protection of your personal data is important to MSF and will be treated confidentially. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application, and selection of the most suitable candidate. MSF does not sell your personal data under any circumstances. If you have any questions, requests, or concerns, you can contact us on [email protected] MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, religion, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity, and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. Applications must be received by the deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/ recruitment fee

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