Job vacancy Project Outreach Officer- Clubfoot Care

NextSteps Cambodia is a locally registered non-government organization with four areas of focus:

• Funding medical treatment of children living with physical impairment, congenital disability and injuries
• Delivering training programs to enhance the provision and awareness of health care treatment for children
• Facilitating surgical services in remote areas and rural communities
• Providing support activities to improve the health and life quality of Cambodian children

We are now looking for qualified candidate to fulfill the position below:

LINE MANAGER: Program Manager

WORK LOCATION: Phnom Penh and outreach to all provinces and Operational Health District in Cambodia

TEAM: Program Support

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Project Outreach Officer to join our team and lead our efforts in raising awareness about clubfoot care within the existing health system, the broader community, and collaborate with clinic coordinators to follow up with dropout cases. Clubfoot is a birth defect where one or both feet are turned inward and downwards. Early intervention through the Ponseti method can effectively correct clubfoot, allowing children to live active lives and walk without difficulty.

Duties

• Service Awareness Raising (under Program Manager supervision):
• Develop and implement outreach strategies to educate healthcare professionals within the existing health system (hospitals, doctors, nurses, midwives) about clubfoot identification, referral pathways, and the Ponseti method.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure effective integration of clubfoot identification into existing services and refer to convenient clinics.
• Organize training workshops and mentorship programs for healthcare professionals on clubfoot management, in collaboration with the Program Manager.
• Community Awareness Raising (under Program Manager supervision):
• Develop and implement community outreach campaigns to raise awareness about clubfoot, its treatment options, and the importance of early intervention.
• Work with community leaders, NGOs, and advocacy groups to reach target audiences.
• Organize community events and educational sessions to address myths and misconceptions surrounding clubfoot.
• Dropout Case Follow-up (in collaboration with Clinic Coordinators):
• Work with clinic coordinators to identify children who have dropped out of the Ponseti treatment program.
• Develop strategies to address the reasons for dropout and encourage families to continue treatment.
• Conduct outreach visits to families of dropout cases to provide support and information.
• Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation plan to track the reach and impact of outreach activities, under the guidance of the Program Manager.
• Collect and analyze data on the number of healthcare professionals trained, referrals made, children receiving treatment, and dropout rates.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate progress, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate with the Program Manager on program adjustments.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with the project team, including healthcare professionals, community leaders, clinic coordinators, and other stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with relevant government agencies and NGOs.
• Attend to the Pro-TWGH meeting at the provincial health department in and out target provinces.
• Attend to the OD health center meeting at the OD office at the in and out target districts.
• Communication and Advocacy:
• Develop clear and concise communication materials (e.g., brochures, posters, social media campaigns) to raise awareness about clubfoot.
• Advocate for improved access to clubfoot care services within the healthcare system.
• Work with the media channels raising clubfoot services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Communication, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in public health outreach or community mobilization.
• Strong understanding of Cambodian health system national and subnational levels (preferred).
• Strong understanding of clubfoot and the Ponseti method (preferred).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing outreach campaigns.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in Khmer and English (written and spoken).
• Cultural competency and experience working in Cambodia (highly desired).
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in relevant software (e.g., Words, PowerPoint and Excel).