Vacancies: Population Solutions for Health
Vacancies
Who We Are?
With over 20 years of experience, Population Solutions for Health (formerly PSI/Zimbabwe) is looking for
candidates who hold the requisite qualifications and experience to apply for the exciting position below.
1. Community Health Worker (Anti-Drug Campaign) – Glen View *2, Budiriro *2, Tafara *2, Mabvuku
*2 (Part Time)
Role is to carry out inter-personal communication activities for ‘The Strength is in You’- Anti Drug Campaign at
community level.
Your Contribution – Key Responsibilities
• Conducts interactive personal communication sessions with the campaign priority population groups to
improve understanding of the drivers of drugs and substance use and gain community buy-in to help people
who use drugs.
• Executes mid-media campaign activities in collaboration with IPC Team Lead
• Develops and implements a monthly itinerary for conducting weekly personal communication
sessions/community dialogues with community members.
• Supports local PSH & government line ministry structures in organization and implementation of inter-ward
activities.
• Maps congregate settings in the community to facilitate anti-drug and substance use information
dissemination. Acts as the go-to person who mobilizes campaign priority population groups for dialogue.
• Supports community-based interventions primarily targeting campaign priority populations in the assigned
area, as well as facilitate one on one and group discussions on anti-drug and substance use messages using
the ‘Strength is in you’ campaign assets.
• Facilitates referral of drug users to local community support groups
• Facilitates linkage of people using drugs and illicit substances to access SRHR & HIV services.
• Assist in the incorporation of ‘The Strength is In You’ campaign messages in daily community activities and
community congregant settings.
• Accurately documents all project activities carried out.
• Supports other PSH program teams in creating demand for PSH services such as VMMC, HTS, PrEP & GBV.
• Any other duties assigned by the Marketing Manager either directly or through the Marketing Officer.
What Are We Looking For?
• A minimum of 5 ‘O’ levels.
• Ideal candidate should reside in/within proximity of the area he/she has applied for.
• Skills in Drug and Substance Use/Mental Health counselling are desirable.
• Experience working in public health/SRHR/Mental Health/Drug & Substance Abuse programming and
counselling is an added advantage.
How to apply?
In return, PSH offers competitive remuneration, commensurate with qualifications and experience. PSH is an equal
opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender identity or
expression, race, religion, national origin, or disability. All interested candidates are encouraged to follow the
following steps when applying:
Step 1: Complete the Application for the position you wish to apply for:
(a) Click Here to apply for the Community Health Worker (ADC) position.
Step 2: Send your updated CVs to recruitment@psh.org.zw.
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All Applications should be shared not later than May 01, 2024.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
