JOB OPPORTUNITY

Healthy Learners is continuing to grow and expand in Zambia and is seeking to recruit the services of qualified talented and dedicated professionals to fill the position of Program Mentor (1) who report to the Program Officer.

Healthy Learners is an award-winning non-profit organization committed to improving the health of children in Zambia and beyond. Healthy Learners is achieving this through our unique model of school-based community health by training teachers in community health care and making schools entry points into the public healthcare system. We currently serve over 600,000 students across Lusaka, Choma, Ndola and Kitwe, Kabwe, Solwezi, Livingstone, Chipata, Mazabuka, Monze where we are working with the Zambian government to scale nationally. Visit: www.healthylearners.com

PROGRAM MENTOR – (1) LIVINGSTONE: FULL TIME

The position will be reporting to the Program Officer/ Regional Program Coordinator.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor implementation of the school health programme and identify technical support needs
• Review data, reports and performance action plans for schools
• Observe the performance of school health teachers and provide technical support and mentorship on topics including, but not limited to, the following:- Clinical assessments (including bedside manner and use of ThinkMD), Drug distribution, Referrals, Health Room management, Health Education, Implementation of the Buddy System
• Support school administrators, school health teachers and other classroom teachers to implement improvement strategies
• Provide one-to-one mentorship to school health teachers, encouraging those that are performing well and supporting those experiencing challenges.
• Prepare daily write-ups of site-visits to document key observations, recommendations, and plan follow-up
• Inform the program coordinator and/or responsible program officer of any challenges and advise if a meeting with the school administrator is necessary
• Support monthly mentorship meetings and other programme activities for teachers, school administration and health facility staff.
• Work with the Program’s department to provide technical support to school health mentors in order to strengthen their mentorship skills and understanding of the program

KEY QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

• Minimum Diploma in a clinical practice field (e.g. nursing, environmental health, public health).
•  At least 3 years’ experience working in a clinical setting (e.g. clinic, hospital).
• Willingness to travel, & spend time in communities at different schools and program locations,
• Possess driver’s license, a motorbike driver’s license or willingness to learn is a plus.
• Strong consistent partner focus philosophy and able to relate well stakeholders.
• High degree of humility and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to convey a professional and positive attitude with a courteous and efficient manner.
• Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to clearly and effectively deliver feedback.
• Great interpersonal communication skills; including report writing, facilitation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to relate well with educators, health workers and members of the community
• Ability to explain issues and requirements in simple terms
• Well organized and consistent in setting priorities and meeting realistic deadlines
• Proven ability to work with limited supervision
• Effective time management and project management skills
• An interest in and the ability to mentor on health and other program-related matters