Outreach Worker

Job Description

Médecins Du Monde (MdM) is seeking a dedicated Outreach Worker for its program in Dar es Salaam. This role is crucial for implementing field-level activities, strengthening engagement with Key and Vulnerable Populations (KVPs), and ensuring access to quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and harm reduction services. The Outreach Worker will build partnerships, support service delivery, guide peer educators, lead campaigns, and provide referral support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences; Social Work, Sociology, Community Development, Gender Studies, Development Studies or a related field
• Experience in working with Key Vulnerable Populations / harm reduction programs for people who use drugs and sex workers
• Proven experience in community health or outreach work
• Knowledge of local laws, resources and services related to social work
• Experience working with health professionals and local authorities at district and ward levels
• Experience in drafting activity budgets and managing field-level resources is an asset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build trust and maintain respectful relationships with KVPs at the community level
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to ethical conduct and confidentiality
• Adherence to values and positions of MdM
• Fluency in both English and Swahili
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use digital tools for data collection and reporting

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships with SRHR and harm reduction organizations in target areas
• Support coordination of uninterrupted SRH service delivery with local health facilities
• Equip and guide peer educators to follow up with KVP beneficiaries and link them to appropriate services
• Conduct follow-ups with at least 80% of MDP 2025 service recipients to assess satisfaction and service quality
• Lead sensitization and awareness campaigns in identified hotspots
• Provide referral and accompaniment support for KVPs accessing SRH consultations
• Promote inclusive, stigma-free care by engaging public health professionals
• Facilitate access to STI and HBV/HCV testing, treatment, and hepatitis B vaccination
• Organize community events aligned with international health days
• Draft activity budgets and ensure transparent use of project funds
• Collaborate with the MEAL Officer on Data Quality Assessments and reporting