Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Community Engagement Team Lead, Attractive Targeted Sugar Bait Study (ATSB)
Overview
PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.
PATH is a partner to the National Malaria Elimination Centre (NMEC) in the effort to control and eliminate malaria in Zambia. PATH is partnering with the NMEC to implement a Phase III large-scale trial of a promising new tool for malaria vector control, the attractive targeted sugar bait (ATSB). The trial is operating in Western Province in the districts of Kaoma, Nkeyema, and Luampa from 2021-2023. The trial is operating in 70 study clusters with activities including: household installation and monitoring of ATSBs, cohort study of children age 5-14 years, household survey, mosquito collections for entomological monitoring, community engagement activities, and qualitative research.
PATH seeks to recruit a Community Engagement Team Lead for the ATSB study. The Community Engagement Team Lead will develop and implement strategies, work plans, and activities to strengthen the engagement of community leaders, residents, and health facility staff in trial activities. This includes community engagement for the intervention promoted through activities that listen to and address community questions and concerns about the ATSB. This also includes community engagement in research components, including a cohort study, household survey, and mosquito collections. The Community Engagement Team Lead will supervise a team of 140 community health workers that have been recruited to support project activities and implement community engagement activities. The Community Engagement Team Lead will work closely with District Health Office staff in the development and implementation of activities.

Responsibilities:
• Work with the study team to identify gaps in community acceptance and engagement for the ATSB intervention and study activities (e.g., low acceptance/removal of ATSBs, or low participation in study activities). Develop strategies to address the gaps.
• Develop work plans, budgets, and key messages for meetings with key stakeholders including: health facility staff briefings and community meetings. Conduct stakeholder meetings in partnership with District staff.
• Develop work plans, budgets, and key messages for mass communication approaches such as radio spots. Oversee all aspects of implementation for these approaches.
• Manage a network of 140 CHWs dedicated to community engagement activities on the ATSB project. This will include frequent communication with the CHWs and monthly verification that they have worked the target number of days on the project.
• Provide training for new CHWs.
• Conduct monthly meetings/huddles with the CHWs to identify community concerns and questions.
• Provide guidance and supervision for CHWs to implement community sensitization and communication activities on behalf of the project.
• Work closely with district health promotion officers in Kaoma, Luampa and Nkeyema districts to implement study activities.
• Ensure that the project database of community leaders (e.g. chiefs, headmen, other influential leadrers) for each study cluster is kept up-to-date.
• Ensure that the project database of health facility staff contacts for the project is kept up-to-date.
• React rapidly and efficiently to problems, communicate with team members to identify solutions, and ensure solutions are implemented in a timely manner.

Required Experience
• Atleast Five Years Experience working on community engagement activities required (e.g. community
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mass communication
• sensitization, social and behavior change communication, local leader engagement).
• Experience working on community engagement activities for a malaria intervention or study preferred.
• Experience working with community health workers required.
• Experience developing key messages for communication activities required (e.g. community meetings, radio, print material).
• Experience working in the communities of Western Province required. Experience working in Kaoma, Luampa or Nkeyema preferred. .
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with community leaders, health facility staff, and district staff.
• Ability to think and act proactively by anticipating challenges and problems and developing strategies to prevent or mitigate challenges.
• Advanced computer skills including use Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Lozi.
• Knowledge and behaviors that support equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.

Must have legal authorization to work in Zambia.
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Work Hours: 8

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