Community Engagement Facilitator (CEF)

MEKDIM ETHIOPIA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MENA)

Mekdim Ethiopia National Association (MENA) is seeking a qualified candidate for the following position under the Sustaining Integrated Community HIV Response in Oromia (SICHRO) Project, a community-led HIV program in Oromia Region.

Position: Community Engagement Facilitator (CEF)

Duty Station: East Oromia Maya City and Gemechis Woreda, Oromia, Ethiopia , with frequent travel to supported woredas and SNUs

Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract (renewable subject to funding and performance)

Reports To: HIV Service Specialist

Number Required: 2

Job Summary

The Community Engagement Facilitator will bring HIV testing, referral and case management services closer to the community. The CEF conducts community-based HIV testing and HIV self-testing, strengthens referral linkage between communities and health facilities, supports case management for people living with HIV, and builds the capacity of community workers and volunteers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct community-based HIV testing according to clients’ preference and the national testing algorithm.
• Conduct assisted and unassisted HIV self-testing (HIVST) for eligible clients in the community and link reactive clients to confirmatory testing and treatment.
• Facilitate referral and linkage from the community to health facilities and vice versa, including Index Case Testing (ICT) and OVC services, and track completion of referrals.
• Oversee and support case management activities for people living with HIV in the community, including recording and reporting using the paper-based system and later the Comcare application.
• Build the capacity of community workers (CWs) and volunteers through training, mentoring and close follow-up.
• Coordinate community stakeholders (kebele administration, health extension workers, faith-based organizations, health facilities) for effective communication on client referral and other services.
• Establish and strengthen Community ART Groups (CAGs) in the community.
• Ensure confidentiality, informed consent, quality assurance and safeguarding in all testing and case management activities.
• Prepare timely activity and monthly reports and participate in review meetings.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: BSc in Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a similar position, preferably in an NGO.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Training in HIV testing and HIV self-testing on the new national algorithm.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in HIV counselling and testing, including provider-initiated testing and counselling (PITC) and ICT.
• Professional registration and valid license from the concerned health office; COC certificate for level IV applicants.
• Ability to coordinate and support volunteers working in the community.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Access).
• Experience in USAID-supported HIV care and treatment activities is a plus.
• Basic spoken and written English and fluency in Afan Oromo (Amharic is an advantage).
• Willingness to travel and work in kebeles of the project woredas.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality, non-discrimination, and safeguarding.

How To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter, updated CV, and copies of relevant credentials through either of the following channels:

• By Email: menavacancyadama@gmail.com
• In Person: MENA Headquarters, Tsehafi Tiezaz Afewerk Street, near Menelik II Hospital, within the premises of the Forum for Social Studies (FSS), Addis Ababa or
• Adama Branch Office: MENA Adama Branch Coordination Office, Hangatu Woreda, House No. 0281, Adama City. For inquiries, please call 022 111 8425/26.

All applications must be submitted within seven (7) consecutive days from the date of this advertisement.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MENA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding. People living with HIV Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

MENA have the right to cancel this announcement if there is a need to do so.