Support the Medair emergency response team to manage and support the community engagement activities part of Medair’s interventions in Nord Kivu in the response to the Ebola virus disease outbreak. The Community Engagement Manager will work with the health and hygiene promoters to effectively engage with all layers of the community about the Ebola virus disease.
Project Overview
On August 1st, 2018, an Ebola outbreak was declared in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. By mid-December more than 500 cases had been recorded. Before the outbreak was declared, Medair was working in 47 health facilities in Eastern DRC, with Health, Nutrition, and WASH related interventions. Beginning with areas where the risk is most elevated, Medair is ensuring that supported health centres are equipped to triage patients at the entrance to the health centre before isolating suspected Ebola cases in a temporary isolation area, while arranging for referral. Health centre staff are being trained on how to consistently implement screening, isolation and referral without exposing themselves or other patients to the risk of being infected with Ebola Virus Disease. At each health facility, a package of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures, and water, sanitation, and hygiene support is being provided, both in the health facilities themselves, and in selected communities. A key aspect of combatting EVD outbreaks is community behaviour change; to achieve this, effective community engagement is critical. Take a look at Medair’s Health & Nutrition work.
Workplace & Conditions
Field based position in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo with potential travel to other field sites affected by the Ebola outbreak. Beni is the territory that is centre to the current Ebola outbreak. Interventions may be in remote and difficult to access areas for which the environment is physically challenging accessible on foot). The security context is complex and also requires constant monitoring. Visits to emergency locations will be expected. Take a look at Medair’s work in DR Congo.
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
As soon as possible. Full time, 6 months.
Key Activity Areas
Coordination
Behavior Change Communication
Management
Quality and Compliance
Team Spiritual Life
This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications
Experience
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