DREAMS ASSISTANT

General Summary

 

The position holder will support day-to-day implementation of comprehensive DREAMS packages/activities for eligible AGYW through collaborative efforts with District and sub-District structures, and in line with the current GOU and USG funder guidelines

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Build the capacity of the District teams, Facility and community health workers to provide services on DREAMS initiative as per the National guidelines
  • Provide technical assistance for DREAMS services through trainings and on-site mentorship activities using the national curriculum, guidelines and protocols
  • In collaboration with the M&E team, ensure that reporting and documentation of results from the DREAMS implementation is done timely and is of acceptable quality (ensuring accuracy and timeliness), ensuring timely updates of the DREAMS tracker
  • Closely coordinate with Ministry of Health and roll out the implementation of DREAMS services.
  • Work closely with the project M&E team to ensure regular updates of the DREAMS tracker and accurate and timely reporting.
  • Strengthen referral and linkages between health facility and community service delivery points for the identified AGYW.
  • Support establishment of community and facility Quality Improvement teams to support implementation of AGYW risk reduction plans.
  • Build linkages and strengthen coordination among other DREAM partners in the IDI-supported communities.
  • Develop plans and budgets and submit quarterly, annual and ad hoc DREAMS implementation progress reports
  • Participate in DREAMS operational research activities involving the project supported health facilities
  • Identify and document best practices to continuously guide improvements in DREAMS services delivery.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

 

Person Specification

 

  • A graduate of DREAMS program with a DREAMS ID and at least two years’ work experience as a DREAMS peer within the Masaka Wakiso region is added advantage
  • Ability to ride a motor cycle

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