COUNTRY PROGRAM MISSION:

Alight Rwanda, formerly known as the American Refugee Committee, has been a key player in delivering impactful humanitarian programs since 1994. Operating in all five refugee camps in Rwanda, Alight provides integrated services in protection, health, livelihoods, and community development. The organization has pioneered initiatives like the SASA! methodology to promote gender equality, reduce GBV, and empower vulnerable populations. By fostering resilience and innovation, Alight Rwanda continues to make meaningful and sustainable contributions to refugee and host communities.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Health Education Officer is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring health education and promotion activities in the community, with a strong focus on supervising and building the capacity of Community Health Workers (CHWs). The role supports the delivery of life-saving health messages and promotes healthy behaviors in humanitarian settings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and coordinate all community health education activities in collaboration with the health and protection teams.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide ongoing training to Community Health Workers (CHWs).
• Monitor CHW performance through regular field visits, coaching sessions, and performance reviews.
• Develop culturally appropriate Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials and messages.
• Organize community dialogues, focus group discussions, and outreach sessions on key health topics (e.g., hygiene, maternal health, nutrition, GBV prevention, disease prevention).
• Collaborate with the M&E team to collect and analyze data related to CHW activities and community health knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
• Coordinate with local leaders and community structures to ensure acceptance and participation in health promotion activities.
• Prepare regular reports on CHW activities, challenges, and community health trends for internal and donor reporting.
• Ensure that health promotion activities are aligned with national guidelines and donor requirements.
• Support emergency response efforts with rapid health messaging as needed (e.g., during disease outbreaks).

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to design and deliver health education sessions.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda– both spoken and written.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Community Health, Health Education, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in health promotion, community mobilization, or related work in humanitarian settings.
• Previous experience supervising Community Health Workers is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with national community health strategies and guidelines.

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:

• Commitment to personally champion ALIGHT’s Program vision and Mission and inspire others to do the same
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including effective presentation and facilitation skills
• Excellent strategic thinking, process management and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative, result-oriented management style
• Initiative, resourcefulness and innovation
• Strong participatory leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate staff and lead a high performing team in a politically sensitive environment,
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

• Lead and coordinate all community health education activities in collaboration with the health and protection teams.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide ongoing training to Community Health Workers (CHWs).
• Monitor CHW performance through regular field visits, coaching sessions, and performance reviews.
• Develop culturally appropriate Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials and messages.
• Organize community dialogues, focus group discussions, and outreach sessions on key health topics (e.g., hygiene, maternal health, nutrition, GBV prevention, disease prevention).
• Collaborate with the M&E team to collect and analyze data related to CHW activities and community health knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
• Coordinate with local leaders and community structures to ensure acceptance and participation in health promotion activities.
• Prepare regular reports on CHW activities, challenges, and community health trends for internal and donor reporting.
• Ensure that health promotion activities are aligned with national guidelines and donor requirements.
• Support emergency response efforts with rapid health messaging as needed (e.g., during disease outbreaks).

• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to design and deliver health education sessions.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda– both spoken and written.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including effective presentation and facilitation skills
• Excellent strategic thinking, process management and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative, result-oriented management style
• Initiative, resourcefulness and innovation
• Strong participatory leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate staff and lead a high performing team in a politically sensitive environment,
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Community Health, Health Education, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in health promotion, community mobilization, or related work in humanitarian settings.
• Previous experience supervising Community Health Workers is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with national community health strategies and guidelines.