Community Worker
Job Description
Title: Community Worker
Company Name: Shimantik
Vacancy: 06
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Job Context:
∎ Shimantik, a national non-government organization in Bangladesh, started its activities back in 1979 initially to provide succor to the flood- stricken people of Zakigonj and Kanaighatupazilas of Sylhet covering 209 upazila in 29 District focusing on six mainpriorities i.e i) Health ii) Research iii) Skill Development iv) Education v) Advocacy/Awareness vi) Livelihood/ Environment. It has One Head Quarter, 2 Coordination and 55 branch offices in Bangladesh.
∎ Working Area: Dhaka South City Corporation.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Community Worker is responsible for generating demand in the community for the MIYCN counseling services at the facility. The Community Worker will maintain an up-to-date register of pregnant women and caregivers of children under two, liaise with households and community members to promote MIYCN counseling services, and provide basic nutrition information/messages. The position's responsibilities include to:
∎ 1. Prepare and maintain register of the pregnant women and mothers of children 0-24 months of age in his/her catering area.
∎ 2. Make home visits as per schedule and target, of pregnant women and mothers of children aged up to 24 months.
∎ 3. Refer, follow up and remind clients for attending individual and group counseling on maternal nutrition, breastfeeding and complementary feeding at the facility.
∎ 4. Provide service for the pregnant women following service during home visit:
∎ 5. Informing pregnant women and their family members about importance of maternal nutrition, benefits of eating diverse foods, importance of IFA and calcium to mother & child
∎ 6. Motivate husbands/fathers /grandmothers to ensure support for the mother and to attend the Counseling sessions at the facility.
∎ 7. Support organizing and participating demand generation events in the community; encourage both mother and family to participate in special events/days in their community.
∎ 8. Prepare and submit monthly report to Counselor/ Manager.
∎ 9. Attend coordination and review meetings.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Only females are allowed to apply
∎ Criteria of selection:
∎ Female in between 25-40 years of age
∎ Married with at least one child
∎ Education qualification with Higher Secondary School Certificate
∎ Preferable from same catchment area where she will work.
Salary: Negotiable
Application Deadline: September 12, 2019
Company Information:
∎ Shimantik
Category: NGO/Development
