The Leprosy Mission Nepal Vacancy for District Focal Officer

Main Purpose of the Job:

The District focal officer(DFO) is an operational part of the Implementation Unit, established under the project with the role to mobilize communities for the implementation of project objectives in target areas. DFO will ensure that skin camps, new case referral for treatment, contact tracing and PEP administration activities along with awareness and other project activities have been implemented according to the standards and within the framework of TLMN standards.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Support, notify local government (health) coordinator in coordination, planning and implementation of project activities. Provide backstopping for volunteers and health staff to sustain project activities and messaging, work closely with health facilities for health systems strengthening.
• Support in collection of secondary information on people affected by leprosy in assigned project area using decided survey tools.
• Organize monthly skin camps to ensure access to leprosy diagnosis and referral to treatment.
• Conduct intensive contact tracing in target municipalities as per project target.
• Construct and disseminate information on skin camps and project services through radio jingle and other IEC materials.
• Provide technical support to health workers with knowledge, skills and empathy to diagnose and manage leprosy and disabilities after confirmed diagnosis.
• Attend regular meetings and build sound relationship with beneficiaries and other community level stakeholders.
• Prepare timely and comprehensive reports of all activities in project format.
• Support in data collection for operational research (on effectiveness of contact tracing to break chains of transmission of leprosy, facilitate planned feedback mechanisms
• Collect information for timely reporting to Project Team.
• Support in local level; implementation of campaigns, mobilizing community members, spotlighting on gendered experiences of social stigma due to leprosy and importance of timely diagnosis.
• Become experts on leprosy, to be able to provide technical support and training to beneficiaries who in turn are able to advocate and engage the Government to obtain their rights, services and entitlements.
• Maintain relationships with local stakeholders in the community (FCHVs, HPs, local leaders, HWs, NGOs, etc.)
• Support the SHG’s members on need identification for advocacy meetings, self-care assessment of leprosy affected individuals.
• Conduct Focus group discussion on SHG to assess challenges and identify potential solutions.
• Support in Conducting leadership and management training programs for SHG members to strengthen their decision-making, communication, confidence and organizational skills.
• Any other job assigned by the Reporting Manager.

Job Specification:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science. (HA, ANM, CMA preferred) with 1 years’ experience in community mobilization Development program or similar experiences. Experience in community organization, rapport building with Health, WASH and disability.
• Priorities will be given to local candidates.
• Driving License Required
• Should have practical knowledge and skill working with people affected by leprosy and disability.
• Skills on planning and capacity building of community members and local health structures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Safeguarding Statement:

TLM Nepal has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect, and exploitation to all people. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all employees are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. The post holder must sign, be familiar with, and comply with all TLM organisational policies, including the Safeguarding Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy, and the Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Procedures. All TLM Nepal staff are required to participate in mandatory safeguarding training.

To Apply Visit: tlmnepal.rigojobs.com