Jobs and Careers

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Armenian Branch of Association “Medecins Sans Frontieres” (Switzerland) is launching a project to support Republic of Armenia Ministry of Health (MoH) with the Hepatitis C elimination plan with evidence for optimized models of care to scale-up the access to Hepatitis C virus (HCV) care, and with the elimination-targets by expanding access to screening, diagnosis and treatment.
The project will provide access to timely Hepatitis C screening, diagnosis, and treatment trough a simplified “one-stop-shop” service delivery model in two different settings: In existing MoH Primary Health Center (PHC) (Polyclinic) in Yerevan City targeting general population in one-stop-shop-model and including differentiated services delivery models for key populations in partnership with community-based organization in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) approach and seeking to employ a candidate for Health Promoter IEC Officer.
Main Purpose: Implement Health promotion, education and counselling activities for patients and key population to raise their knowledge and skills on relevant medical topics.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Inform patients and communities about MSF and services it provides;
- Deliver information to the patients, caretakers and community on specific health topics;
- Implement activities of health education and awareness under the indications and supervision of the Information, Education, Communication and Health Promotion (IECHP) Manager;
- Under the guide of IECHP Manager, assess the impact of activities (with questions, verifications, and behaviors observations), and report problems, success and constraints to him/ he;
- Collect all type of information related to specific health and living conditions of the population, in particular to identify the most vulnerable populations to target;
- Establish and maintain contacts with social partners, including other NGO’s, governmental health services that can provide answers to social problems;
- Collaborate with staff of governmental health service to deliver counselling and health education sessions to patients and families;
- Supervise the communication and tracing of patients missing to come for follow up visits;
- Participate in creation of any material needed for the activities of information, education, and communication;
- It is expected to use already existing community-led activities for community HIV testing adding HCV screening trough assisted self-testing, and explore collaboration with HIV, OST, TB and prevention/ harm reduction services for care integration and post-treatment follow up;
- In penitentiary system, by a Test & Treat approach in Armavir prison, and support with commodities (Xpert cartridges and DAAs) to Yerevan Penitentiary Hospital for diagnosis and treatment in the other prisons by reflex testing and telemedicine;
- A network mapping for follow up after release to be developed in order to link to prevention/harm reductions services and timely detect reinfections.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Education level in Social Science, Social Communication, Nursing, or Teaching;
- Previous experience in teaching, nursing or social work, community mobilization is preferable;
- Languages: knowledge of Armenian language (mother tongue); good knowledge of English language; knowledge of Russian is an asset;
- Knowledge: Proficient computer literacy (MS Office package).

Competencies:
- Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Outstanding proven time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize ongoing vs. immediate need appropriately;
- Willingness to travel within and outside of Armenia;
- Ability to integrate into a multicultural team;
- Ability to manage stress;
- Adherence to MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment;
- Adherence to MSF Behavioural Commitments.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

- Cover letter (in English language);
- Copy of diploma;
- CV (in English language);
- Contacts of three references (including the supervisor in the most recent work assignment if relevant)
Shall be sent to: *************************@******.***.*** with a subject heading "Health Promoter IEC Officer”.
CV shall clearly state your experience by writing the organisation you have worked, the duration of the employment (which year and how long) and description of the job you performed. MSF recommends all applicants to write a cover letter containing an introduction of yourself, explaining why you are applying for the position, and explaining why you think you are suitable for the position.
CVs sent to the mentioned email only will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially. Only people part of the recruitment process has access to your data. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances. If you have any questions or requests, you can contact Finance and HR Coordinator, *************************@******.***.*** .

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: 

MSF offers:
- Remuneration in accordance with MSF salary grid;
- The chance to gain professional development and training within an international organization and develop further;
- The opportunity to contribute to its objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering and working with those most in need;
- MSF is a world-renowned humanitarian medical organisation with a positive company culture.
MSF is committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of its employees. MSF welcomes applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.