Founded in 1915, Helen Keller International is dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition. We currently have more than 180 programs in 21 African and Asian countries. Part of this work is focused on preventing blindness and vision loss for millions of vulnerable people through cataract surgery, vision correction, vitamin A supplementation, screening and treatment for diabetic retinopathy, and distribution of treatments and cures for neglected tropical diseases. We also work to reduce malnutrition by promoting solutions aimed at improving nutrition practices for millions of families. These include vitamin A supplementation, maternal and child nutrition education, fortification of staple foods with essential nutrients, globally recognized family-led agricultural programs, and community based management of acute malnutrition. Helen Keller International also reaches tens of thousands of under-served youth in the United States each year through ChildSight®. This unique program provides free vision screenings and prescription eyeglasses to students living in poverty in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio.
Responsibilities
- Willingness to work in remote LGA/communities supervising mass drug administration for NTDs
- Recognize opportunities for learning and take initiative to learn and participate in activities according to the implementation plan
- Support the state program team to conduct training of program implementers
- Support the state team in implementation of key activities such as: supervision of mass drug administration of NTD medicines, data validation and collection, morbidity management and disability prevention (hydrocele surgery)
- Assist the team in entering program data by providing support to Helen Keller contracted resident independent monitors during data entry into the national template
- Participate in supporting the distribution of NTDs commodities from the state medical store to the last mile, which is the health facility, ensuring strict adherence to the distribution plan
- Participate in data quality assessment exercises like spot checks, data validation, the WHO supervisors coverage tool and the supervisor’s coverage surveys
- Work closely with the resident independent monitors for filing/archiving documentation, both soft copies and hard copies of financial documents and ODK supervision checklist
- Adherence to all Helen Keller International policies and procedures as outlined in Helen Keller International policies and procedure manuals
- Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Helen Keller International and to not jeopardise the organization image
- Support the development of case studies and success stories from programme implementation.
- Other duties that may be assigned.
Requirements
- At least a first Degree from a recognized university.
- At least 2 years relevant work experience.
- Experience in community-based programming will be an added advantage
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with all beneficiaries
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Understands local language and terrain
- Acceptable IT Skills
Method of Application
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