Community Engagement Facilitator (CEF)

MEKDIM ETHIOPIA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MENA)

Mekdim Ethiopia National Association (MENA) is seeking a qualified candidate for the following position under the Sustaining Integrated Community HIV Response in Oromia (SICHRO) Project, a community-led HIV program in Oromia Region.

Position: Community Engagement Facilitator (CEF)

Duty Station: East Oromia Maya City and Gemechis Woreda, Oromia, Ethiopia , with frequent travel to supported woredas and SNUs

Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract (renewable subject to funding and performance)

Reports To: HIV Service Specialist

Number Required: 2

Job Summary

The Community Engagement Facilitator will bring HIV testing, referral and case management services closer to the community. The CEF conducts community-based HIV testing and HIV self-testing, strengthens referral linkage between communities and health facilities, supports case management for people living with HIV, and builds the capacity of community workers and volunteers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct community-based HIV testing according to clients’ preference and the national testing algorithm.
• Conduct assisted and unassisted HIV self-testing (HIVST) for eligible clients in the community and link reactive clients to confirmatory testing and treatment.
• Facilitate referral and linkage from the community to health facilities and vice versa, including Index Case Testing (ICT) and OVC services, and track completion of referrals.
• Oversee and support case management activities for people living with HIV in the community, including recording and reporting using the paper-based system and later the Comcare application.
• Build the capacity of community workers (CWs) and volunteers through training, mentoring and close follow-up.
• Coordinate community stakeholders (kebele administration, health extension workers, faith-based organizations, health facilities) for effective communication on client referral and other services.
• Establish and strengthen Community ART Groups (CAGs) in the community.
• Ensure confidentiality, informed consent, quality assurance and safeguarding in all testing and case management activities.
• Prepare timely activity and monthly reports and participate in review meetings.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Education: BSc in Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a similar position, preferably in an NGO.

• Training in HIV testing and HIV self-testing on the new national algorithm.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in HIV counselling and testing, including provider-initiated testing and counselling (PITC) and ICT.
• Professional registration and valid license from the concerned health office; COC certificate for level IV applicants.
• Ability to coordinate and support volunteers working in the community.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Access).
• Experience in USAID-supported HIV care and treatment activities is a plus.
• Basic spoken and written English and fluency in Afan Oromo (Amharic is an advantage).
• Willingness to travel and work in kebeles of the project woredas.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality, non-discrimination, and safeguarding.