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Field Officer (9 Positions) at The Episcopal Conference of Malawi

  • Full Time
  • Malawi
  • Salary: 00

The Episcopal Conference of Malawi

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) is the permanent institution of the Catholic Bishops of Malawi. It was established in 1961 with the approval of the Holy See. It is an assembly of two Archdioceses of Blantyre and Lilongwe, and six Dioceses of Chikwawa, Zomba, Mangochi, Dedza, Mzuzu and Karonga.

The ECM Vision Statement: “Family of God filled with the Holy Spirit living in harmony, peace and solidarity.”

The ECM Mission Statement: The Catholic Church is committed to providing holistic evangelisation through teaching the word of God, and facilitating development work.

The ECM Core Values:

The ECM is currently guided by the following core values:

The Dignity of the Human Person and Sanctity of Life, Common Good, Solidarity, Subsidiarity, Liberation and Preferential Option for the Poor, Integrity of creation/ Stewardship, Love and Justice, Justice as a Constitutive Dimension of Evangelisation, Peace, Moral integrity and accountability.
The Catholic Health Commission (CHC) is the health advocacy arm of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) working in health. CHC’s Mission is to Continue the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. The Catholic Health Commission (CHC) was established to continue with the healing ministry of Jesus Christ through the promotion of human life by coordinating and providing non-discriminatory, affordable, and quality health services to rural and urban areas. CHC reaches out to all districts in the country through the Diocesan Offices.

CHC is partnering with Save the Children International to implement a project in Climate Resilient Health with support from the Green Climate Fund. The project, Climate-resilient Health and Well-being for Rural Communities in Southern Malawi aims to directly benefit an estimated 1.7 million people – 22% of the population – across six districts in southern Malawi over the next five years. It will focus on women, children, and other vulnerable groups most affected by climate shocks such as cyclones, floods, and droughts.

The project will also strengthen the resilience of health centers, hospitals, and water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure; support and train healthcare staff to improve the monitoring, treatment, prevention, and public health messaging around disease; and support communities to manage a range of impacts of climate change on health, particularly focusing on marginalized groups, including pregnant women and households with children under two.

The Catholic Health Commission therefore invites applications from interested and qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

Job Title: Field Officer (9 Positions)

Reports to: Programmes Coordinator
Location: Ntcheu, Balaka, Mangochi, Machinga, Zomba, Phalombe.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Work directly with rural communities to raise awareness about climate change impacts on health and well-being.
ii. Organize workshops, training sessions, and community meetings to educate and empower beneficiaries
iii. Monitor climate-related health issues such as malaria, diarrheal diseases, and heat-related illnesses for early detection and timely intervention.
iv. Disseminate important health information and guidelines to help communities mitigate climate-related health risks. This includes promoting preventive measures and healthy practices.
v. Train beneficiaries on climate-resilient practices and emergency response protocols to manage climate-related health risks.
vi. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, document challenges and successes, and report back to the project officer to make necessary adjustments.
vii. Collaborate with local authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to climate resilience and health promotion.
viii. Any other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of a Diploma in Community Health, Public Health, Social Science, Community Development, or equivalent qualifications.

REQUIREMENTS – SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE

i. Strong computer literate skills
ii. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with rural communities, build trust, and facilitate workshops and training sessions.
iii. Knowledge of public health principles and data collection methods to monitor and report climate-related health issues.
iv. Ability to create and deliver clear, culturally appropriate health messages to educate communities on preventive measures and healthy practices.
v. Skills in assessing and supporting the resilience of health, water, and sanitation infrastructure, including understanding climate-resilient construction practices.
vi. Training skills to educate community members on climate-resilient practices and emergency response protocols.
vii. Ability to work collaboratively with local authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to climate resilience and health promotion.
viii. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges and adapt strategies as needed.
ix. Flexibility and adaptability to work in diverse and sometimes challenging rural environments.
x. Understanding and respect for local cultures and traditions to ensure that interventions are culturally appropriate and effective.
xi. Valid and Clean Motorcycle Driver’s License. Those willing to learn using their resources within three months of employment will be considered.

Applicants should take note that ECM complies with international safeguarding standards and principles. Therefore, successful candidates will be required to sign the ECM Safeguarding Code of Conduct before engagement.

Method Of Application

Only persons with relevant qualifications should apply enclosing CVs and photocopies of certificates with contacts of THREE traceable referees, and other relevant documents. Please indicate the position you are applying for on the subject. All applications should be sent to:

The Secretary General
Catholic Secretariat
P O Box 30384
Capital City
LILONGWE 3

Or

Email: [email protected]

The closing date to receive applications is 23rd December, 2024

To apply for this job email your details to ecm@ecmmw.org