Health Educator
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring a Health Educator to facilitate community-based health promotion and disease prevention programs in targeted townships.
- Role
- Health Educator
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a motivated professional to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention activities within targeted townships. This role involves mobilizing community leaders, organizing health education sessions, and assisting medical teams in reporting and procurement planning. The successful candidate will contribute to humanitarian efforts by ensuring communities have access to vital health information and support. You will work closely with the M&E team to identify health priorities and maintain high standards of service delivery.
What you'll do
- Mobilize stakeholders for health promotion, sanitation, and disease control activities.
- Organize and facilitate community health education sessions using IRC modules.
- Assist medical doctors with community-based activity reports and data entry.
- Collaborate with the M&E team to conduct formative assessments and baseline studies.
- Coordinate with team members to ensure project activities are implemented on time.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in any field, with an interest in health education or community health.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience conducting health education awareness sessions.
- Excellent ability to speak and understand the local dialect.
- Fluent reading and writing skills in the Myanmar language.
- Ability to travel to remote targeted project sites.
- Strong teamwork and professional communication skills.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary focus of this role?
This role focuses on mobilizing communities, conducting health education sessions, and supporting medical staff in disease prevention and community health initiatives.
What are the essential language requirements?
Candidates must be fluent in reading and writing the Myanmar language and must possess an excellent ability to speak and understand the local dialect.
Is travel required for this position?
Yes, the role requires the ability to travel to remote targeted project sites to conduct health activities.
What educational background is needed?
Applicants must hold at least an undergraduate degree and have a genuine interest in health education or community health promotion activities.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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