Background/IRC Summary:  

The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria - more than half of the country's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.

IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination.

Job Overview/Summary:

Community Health Mobilizer (CHM) is responsible for conducting household visits to the IDPs and Host community in the assigned communities to provide awareness for individuals and groups about Communicable diseases and outbreak preparedness, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Mental Health, hygiene education and establishing a referral mechanism from communities to facilities based on updated service maps. CHM will also be responsible for recording the community activities and submitting the reports to his/her supervisor. This position is reported to the Community Health Officer and Senior Health officer in Deir ez-Zor.

Responsibilities:

In coordination with health committees, identify the health-related topics for IDPs and Host communities in the area.Conducting 8-10 household visits for IDPs and Host communities per day and distributing brochures.Raise health education and hygiene promotion among the targeted populations (proper hand washing, safe excreta disposal, safe household water management, campaigns, group discussions, home visits focusing on danger signs of sick child and early referral, home management of diarrhea and danger signs pregnant women)Screening for acute malnutrition using Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC).Update the service map in the area and refer detected cases to the services and complete patient referral slips.Document awareness sessions conducted and compiled monthly reports.Coordinate with Health committees for the daily activities and provide recommended training for the community leaders about the outbreak’s preparedness and management.Liese with community leaders for group sessions in the IDPs area or resident and host communities.