Community Mobilizer

About this role

This professional supports last-mile community implementation of the Faith & Community Initiative (FCI) grant-funded work by strengthening links among households, community structures, faith institutions, community health workers, health extension workers, village health leaders, spoke facilities, and hub facilities. The position implements approved community activities, supports demand generation and referrals, contributes to follow-up and community-level information flow, and documents activities under the supervision of the Regional Health Specialist. Responsibilities Community Mobilization and Health Promotion Implement approved community mobilization, health promotion and awareness activities according to the FCI workplan. Promote appropriate health-seeking behavior and awareness related to HIV, TB, malaria, MCH and nutrition. Engage community leaders, faith institutions and other community structures in agreed FCI activities. Support reduction of community-level barriers to service uptake and continuity. Demand Generation and Referral Support Support identification of individuals and households requiring health services and facilitate linkage to spoke facilities. Promote referrals and follow up on referral completion where appropriate and within role boundaries. Support continuity-of-care and adherence follow-up activities as directed by qualified health professionals. Provide feedback on community-level barriers affecting access, referral, and retention. Community–Facility Linkages Maintain regular communication with assigned spoke facilities and the Regional Health Specialist. Support approved outreach schedules and coordination with CHWs and frontline health workers. Help strengthen bidirectional communication between communities and health facilities. Support community participation in agreed FCI activities and service-linkage processes. Activity Documentation, Information and Reporting Implement and document assigned community activities using approved tools. Maintain accurate records of mobilization, outreach, referrals and other assigned activities. Submit timely activity information to the Regional Health Specialist. Escalate sensitive cases, protection concerns or urgent health issues through established channels. Training, Supervision and Learning Participate in required FCI training, coaching and supervisory sessions. Apply approved health messages, referral procedures, safeguarding and ethical standards. Share community feedback, implementation challenges and lessons learned. Support timely completion of assigned activities and communicate barriers that may affect implementation.