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SRH/GBV Engagement Officer
About this role
The SRH/GBV Engagement Officer in Sokoto works to improve access to quality sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence services for women, girls, adolescents and other vulnerable people affected by conflict. The role acts as a bridge between communities, health facilities, WPE/GBV services and referral partners, delivering community engagement, information, referrals and survivor-centred support.
What you would do
- Develop and implement community activities to raise awareness and drive uptake of SRH and GBV services.
- Organise community meetings and small-group discussions with women, girls and other trusted community members to share information.
- Identify barriers to accessing services and work with communities and programme teams to develop practical solutions.
- Promote informed, voluntary and respectful access to SRH services and raise awareness of GBV support services.
- Support safe and confidential referrals for GBV-related services and keep information on available services up to date.
- Strengthen linkages between communities and health facilities, and coordinate with health teams and authorities.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Public Health, Community Health, Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Psychology, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Sociology, or a related field.
- At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in SRH, GBV, community engagement, or health promotion.
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