Job Description

Community Health Ambassadors

Number of positions: 10

Duration: 9 months

Location:  Essyan and Domiz 2 camps

Deadline of submission: 25th August 2022

About Us

The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organization which empowers vulnerable women and girls so that they are safe, have opportunities to learn, the tools to become financially independent and the freedom to lead change. We provide safe social spaces inside refugee camps and implement projects to help them rebuild their lives and earn a living. We run four women’s centers for the IDP, refugee and host community in Kurdistan 

Our programs are based around pillars from the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals:

·       Health & Safety

·       Education & Livelihoods

·       Peace building & Human Rights

Our centers implement much-needed livelihood training, language courses, computer training, mental health support, fitness and health training, and awareness sessions and advocacy on women's rights and gender-based violence. 

We aim to provide the foundation for women to rebuild themselves, their families, and their futures. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities, listening to local needs and employing local women to implement the programs. Our fundamental belief is that women and girls are powerful drivers of change, and we provide the support they need to reach their full potential and rebuild their futures.

About the job

The Community Health Ambassador will be responsible for supporting the creation and implementation of effective outreach strategies for program services, activities, and events. The desired candidates will work to promote and implement programs that focus on nutrition, and food preservation. This program is a partnership with CARE International that is supported by GIZ organization and will focus exclusively on working with families living in the Essyan and Domiz 2 camps. We are seeking qualified candidates that can provide integrated, culturally relevant wellness programs rooted in holistic approaches for individuals and families. Candidates will have demonstrated the ability to work toward health equity; impact health outcomes; support healthy communities using culturally responsive services, and work toward policy and systems-level change.

 Responsibilities and Duties (not limited to)

·      According to medical priorities, prepare material and deliver health education sessions, messages and topics addressed to different populations regarding hygiene, diseases and prevention.

·       Participate in creation of any material needed for the activities of information, education and communication.

·       Provide support in selecting and developing quality pedagogical communication strategies towards the community.

·       Monitor health promotion activities using indicators provided by the line manager.

·       Share nutrition, food preservation related information to community members and local businesses.

·       Inform and educate community members on nutrition, food preservation public health measures.

·       Organize nutrition, and food preservation information sessions, and distribute resources through tabling sessions/events, presentations at local community venues.

·       Provide guidance on food preservation.

·       Refer community members to appropriate resources and supports within the community.

·       Conducting questionnaires and surveys upon request regarding health issues or services.

·       Plan daily and weekly activities and follow them up. 

Qualifications and Skills

·       Must be resident in Essyan or Domiz 2 camps.

·       Excellent communication and presentation skills to clearly convey information in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain messages.

·       Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in Kurdish and Arabic.

·       Must be able to work a variety of shifts including evenings and from a variety of locations within the Essyan and Domiz 2 camps.

·       Demonstrate a strong interest in making an impact in the community through service, leadership, and education.

·       Ability to motivate a sometimes unreceptive, uninformed or misinformed diverse population, including community members, business owners and other local agencies to modify behaviour to reduce and mitigate wrong habit in food preservation.

·       A high degree of conflict management to dealing effectively with others in hostile situations; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict.

·       Sensitivity to people from different socio-economic backgrounds with an equity lens.

·       Self-directed, self-motivated, with a positive attitude and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

·       Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adjust to shifting priorities.

This job posting is not intended to be exhaustive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

How to apply

·       Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org  while mentioning “Community Health Ambassadors“ as the subject of your email,

·      CVs and cover letters that are in the form of pictures, and screenshots will not be accepted.

·  CVs that do not include the subject line will not be considered.

·       Due to the volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted.