The VMMC Health Educator is responsible for assessing the clinical problems of clients and carry out circumcisions. He/ She will also support VMMC related training and will provide technical camp leadership for VMMC service provision, quality assurance, and quality improvement for better clinical outcomes.

Overall Responsibilities

• Work closely with district VMMC teams and the follow up nurse and CO (TBD) at static sites.
• Support the district and community structures to sensitize communities.
• Support district VMMC counsellors (at your static sites) to provide appropriate health education, counselling and VMMC /HIV Prevention messaging.
• Provide appropriate IEC materials and messages for VMMC counsellors and clients
• Support the district and community structures to mobilize eligible clients with particular focus on the priority age group (15-29 years) for VMMC
• Support district VMMC counsellors in counselling clients before the VMMC procedures.
• Identify training needs of district staff and coordinate VMMC related trainings with the capacity building team.
• Support timely follow up of clients following VMMC as per standards
• support the site VMMC Teams, follow up staff and community structures to track clients who miss appointments and report adverse events.

Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or equivalent. Must be registered with the Allied Health professionals’ Council. At least 3 years’ experience in providing VMMC services. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to ride a motorcycle is an added advantage.Must be willing to work in rural settings
• 3 Years Relevant Experience