Prevention Officer

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia

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About Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (HFE) is a pioneering organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula and the improvement of maternal health in Ethiopia. Founded on the principles of compassion and excellence, HFE is committed to restoring the health, dignity, and hope of women affected by obstetric fistula through comprehensive treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs. One of HFE's key initiatives is Project Zero, which aims to achieve the eradication of obstetric fistula woreda by woreda, ensuring that no woman suffers unnecessarily from this preventable and treatable condition.

HFE has already launched and implemented Project Zero in selected areas of the country and is now planning to expand the program to Eastern Ethiopia, Somali Region, Erer Zone, Fiq Woreda. To support the successful implementation of this program, Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia is seeking to recruit an experienced and qualified candidate for the position described below, in accordance with the specified job title and responsibilities

Project Zero background

Project Zero is a woreda based comprehensive maternal health and obstetric fistula prevention initiative aimed at eliminating untreated obstetric fistula through community awareness, early identification, strengthened maternal healthcare services, mentorship, surveillance, and system strengthening. The project works closely with Woreda Health Offices, health facilities, communities, and Hamlin Fistula treatment centers to improve maternal health outcomes and ensure sustainability. This project started as a pilot project in 2023 in Ale and Didessa woreda in South western Oromia, Illuababor, Seharti  in Tigray, Fedis woreda in Eastern Oromia, Semen Bench woreda in South Western Ethiopia  , currently rolling out in Arbegona  in Sidama and Gutazer Gedebano Welene woreda in Central Ethiopia.

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 Job Summary 

To collaborate and work as a team with PZ team in the prevention of obstetric fistula, Identification and referral of hidden obstetric fistula patients and facilitate their treatment. Actively participate in project –Zero Fistula Eradication project team activities. She/he will expect to coordinate the woreda level fistula prevention and eradication efforts by closely working with relevant stakeholders.

Major Duties and Responsibilities of a Prevention Officer includes the following, but are not limited to:

• Lead and coordinate activities that support patient identification in collaboration with the project –Zero woreda team and local stakeholders
• Ensure the referral of identified cases and facilitate the provision of treatment in collaboration with nearby treatment Center
• Actively engage in community awareness creation campaign and activities, woreda level assessments, and IEC material preparation and dissemination
• Organize training for the Health Center staff and health Extension Workers on fistula patient identification and referral linkage.
• Lead the house-to-house survey activity through engaging Health Extension Workers and Health development Armies.
• As a member of the Project-Zero team, coordinate and collaborate with Woreda Health Offices, Health Centers, health posts, and other stakeholders to identify hidden fistula cases, raise awareness creation and strengthen the existing referral system.
• Submit timely report providing details of patient identification, trainings, and other activities.
• Participate in organizing resources to make sure that individual plans for patient
• Participate in the project Zero pregnant women cohort study and other surveys as part of fistula prevention.
• Participate in Monitoring and evaluation activities of the project.
• Perform other related tasks as requested by the immediate supervisor