Re-Advertisement of New FHWs (3) and FHS (2) Recruitment
Community based health workers (FHWs) are recognized as one of the cost-effective ways to address barriers in access to primary health care, improving the continuum of integrated care, delivering results and bridging the gap between health care delivery system and the communities.
In addition, a well-designed community-based health workers’ approach within a primary health care system is considered to be an effective strategy for moving towards the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Role of Marwo Caafimaad programme is to bring high quality integrated health services to the doorsteps of communities through community-based female health workers (FHWs).
The implementation of a Marwo Caafimaad Programme in selected districts with proper trainings, coordination and supervision systems will help in achieving governments’ health-related Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health Coverage, especially goals relating to maternal and newborn health as well as all health sectors.
The Jubbaland Ministry of Health is planning to recruit new FHWs in Kismayo to scale up the recruitment of FHWs and FHS cadres in 2022 and to increase the FHWs coverage in terms of community health service delivery at household level by targeting maternal and child health indicators.
A total of 32 (30 Female Health Workers and 2 Female Health Supervisor) is the target in this recruitment and scale up plan, the recruitment process will be guided by the HR, recruitment, and deployment protocols of the Ministry of Health.
FHW Selection Criteria:
§ Female, preferably married (this was revised, both single and married women can be deployed)
§ Resident of the community to serve
§ Education: 8 (6 in difficult situation) grade pass or more
§ Age: 20-45 years at the time of selection (Minimum age may be 18 years in case she is married)
Desirable
ü Endorsed and respected by the community
ü Health sector work experience, (e.g., experience of working as health worker/volunteer, experience in Child Health Days, National Immunization Days, Measles campaign …etc.)
ü Test (reading, writing and numerical) / documented evidence that she can write in Somali language and do simple calculations
FHS Selection Criteria:
§ Female, preferably married
§ Resident of the district to serve
§ Education: Minimum 12 class pass or above
§ Age: 22-45 years at the time of selection
Desirable
ü Endorsed and respected by the district community.
ü Health sector work experience (nurse, midwife).
ü Test (including mathematics) / evidence that she can read, write and do simple calculation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should bring a hard copy of their CVs attached with request letter to the HR Office at the Ministry of Health, Deadline is 2nd October 2022.
Shortlisted candidates by the selection committees will be contacted for written and interview exams to ensure their qualification and commitment. Only females are suitable and allowed to apply these positions.