Deadline: 28 September 2023

Background:

We are seeking highly qualified and experienced applicants for the FMP Facilitator positions in Matabeleland North province: Nkayi x4, Bubi x4, Lupane x4 and Tsholotsho x4 for the anticipated DREAMS program. Zim-TTECH’s activities occur primarily in the technical areas of health system strengthening; epidemiology and strategic information strengthening, health workforce development; operations research and evaluation; and prevention, care, and treatment of infectious diseases.

Position Summary:

The FMP Facilitator will deliver an HIV evidence-based caregiver-focused parenting intervention to caregivers of adolescent girls (AG) aged 10-14 years. The intervention is designed to promote positive parenting and effective parent-child communication among AGYWs and their parents as an HIV risk reduction intervention. The intervention forms part of the secondary package of services rendered to at-risk girls within the DREAMS initiative. The position reports to the respective Education, Parenting, and In School Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Mobilizing targeted caregivers for session attendance using the DREAMS database at district level for AG already participating in DREAMS.
• Delivering sessions with fidelity using FMP standard guidelines, completing relevant tools for submission and reporting.
• Ensuring that all AGs benefitting from FMP are enrolled, participating in the primary package, and benefiting from education subsidies and Internal Savings and Lending.
• Working in close liaison with the District SIE to ensure that the selection of caregivers is guided by the DHIS2 entries.
• Collaborating with local CCWs for the case management of at-risk AGYWs.
• Referring AGs for clinical services including HTS and GBV response.
• Integrating PrEP key messages during FMP session delivery and linking all caregivers undergoing FMP sessions to economic strengthening.
• Documenting all FMP sessions including lessons learned, best practices, and case studies of the most significant change for replication and upscaling.
• Planning and undertaking make-up sessions for parents who miss any sessions, graduating and certifying caregivers completing the mandatory sessions.
• Completing timesheets, travel requests, and claims timely as per Zim-TTECH policies and guidelines.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

• Minimum of Social Sciences/ Social Work or Development Studies diploma.
• Certification as a trained FMP Facilitator (fully or partially) is a must.
• Experience working with AGYWs, OVC, and their families in a related capacity.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in NGO community work and community engagement.
• Must be able to ride a motorbike.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and work harmoniously with people from diverse cultural settings and backgrounds.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with a range of software applications including Word processing, Spreadsheets, and Databases.
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Interested candidates should submit their application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, and certified copies of certificates to fmpf@zimttech.org

Candidates should apply to only one district of choice.