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Staff Wellness Officer at Partners In Health

  • Full Time
  • Neno
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Partners In Health

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

Partners in Health (PIH) is a non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. Through service delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern science to those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH has programs in Haiti, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Kazakhstan
and Boston. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

PIH began working in Malawi in 2007, where today we support the Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve a catchment area of 165,000 through 12 health centers and two hospitals in partnership with our sister organizations.

Partners in Health/Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo (PIH/APZU) has its headquarters in Neno District with operations across the country.

We therefore seek to recruit suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following positions:

6. Position: Staff Wellness Officer

Reports to: Human Resources & Administration Director with dotted line to Mental Health Manager

Commitment: Full Time (Monday-Friday)

Working Hours: Regular Office Hours (40Hrs/Week)

Location: Neno Boma

Program and Position Overview

Employee health and wellness is a strategic program undertaken by PIH/APZU to build and strengthen participation in health and physical activity initiatives that improves the physical, emotional health, wellbeing and quality of life thereby achieving healthier outcomes for APZU staff. The Staff Wellness Officer will work to enhance health promotion, prevention strategies and comprehensive interventions in an effort to protect, preserve and promote the health and well-being of all.

S/he will work with HR, the mental health unit and PIH Cross-site teams to facilitate proper application of the organization’s policies, instructions and procedures on matters of staff health and well-being; formulate health and welfare policies that are consistent with best practices in healthcare in the workplace; facilitate a healthy working environment for
staff through the observance of best practices in health and well-being and oversee and monitor the implementation of the work-life balance guidelines.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Establish and execute a staff wellness and peer support program
  • Work with HR, mental Health and Cross-Site teams to design and develop a comprehensive staff wellness and peer support program for APZU
  • In collaboration with the mental health team and other relevant departments, design and implement individual staff counselling services and peer support groups that also target Community Health Workers (CHWs)
  • In collaboration with the mental health and NCD teams, design and implement interventions for staff psychosocial support and treatment on psychiatric disorders.
  • Work with POSER and/or independent consultants, HR and clinical teams to design vulnerability assessment tools for staff and implement a POSER support package for vulnerable staff members in the lower cadres i.e. support staff.
  • Support with social welfare services including visiting (Physically where possible or telephonically) and following up on sick staff members and those who have been bereaved as well as managing organisational representation at staff weddings etc.
  • Support processes related to staff insurance and medical cover; researching and advising the organization for adoption of optimal options of cover
  • In collaboration with relevant clinical teams and departments, design and facilitate medical screening services for staff and volunteers (i.e. implementing Screening for Health and Referral for Staff/Volunteers -SHARS).
  • Organize facilitated talks/information sessions on health and social issues affecting staff members including financial management, retirement planning and self-care among others
  • In collaboration with HR and staff representative committee, plan and implement team building activities for staff members.
  • In collaboration with the Communications Specialist and mental health team, develop mental health communication content to be disseminated through staff newsletter and other media platforms
  • Provide input for developing online staff wellness resource library
  • Collaborate with PSEAH office and the staff representative committee
  • With support from M&E and relevant units, develop program indicators and data collection tools
  • Collect data on peer support and wellness activities
  • Write reports and share with PIH management and programme teams and Cross site teams
  • Represent APZU at cross site meetings and One-PIH staff wellness and peer support updates
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested with an appropriate sense of humor, positive and professional attitude, and team spirit.

Qualifications and Requirements

Technical Competencies

  • Be a bachelor’s degree holder in Psychology or Social work from a recognized university with at least 4 years’ of practical working experience handling Social Welfare related duties in similar organizations.
  • Knowledge and/or experience in Human Resources management will be an added advantage
  • Excellent organizational skills: ability to manage complex projects from creation to completion, plan and prioritize multiple deliverables, and coordinate teams to meet deadlines
  • Superior communication skills in both English and Chichewa (verbal, interpersonal, written)
  • Must be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision, yet able to recognize when it is appropriate to seek assistance
  • Ability to initiate and manage innovations and changes
  • Experience in participation of staff motivation programs
  • Ability to interact effectively with people, and cooperate with other colleagues
  • Capable of motivating, leading and inspiring enthusiasm and trust Behavioral Competencies
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a results oriented team, demonstrate good management skills, and ability to produce quality work
  • Team player and adaptable to a fast-growing environment and system
  • Honest with strong integrity
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness, listening and counselling skills
  • Willingness to live in a rural area and travel within the district regularly

Benefits & Remuneration

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 

Method Of Application

Qualified and interested persons should apply to the address below, enclosing their cover letter; copies of relevant certificates and curriculum vitae indicating three names of traceable referees with valid telephone numbers and email addresses not later than Friday, 26th May, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

The Director of Human Resources and Administration
Partners In Health/Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo (PIH/APZU)
P.O. Box 56
NENO
Or
P.O. Box 1774
BLANTYRE
Or
Email: apzuhr@pih.org

NB: Partners In Health/Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo (PIH/APZU) is is an equal opportunity employer, so, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, tribe, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment.
Partners In Health/Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo (PIH/APZU) is committed to safeguarding staff, children and communities with whom we work. We are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon
the successful completion of applicable background checks.

The Organisation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to make a payment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact vgondwe@pih.org and speakup@pih.org.