Overview:
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Lesotho (BCMCFL), is the result of a public-private partnership between Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative and the Government of Lesotho, and is a legal, non-profit/tax exempt organization registered in Lesotho. BCMCFL provides free pediatric and family-centred HIV and tuberculosis prevention, care, treatment, and support, serving thousands of children and families affected by HIV, TB, or other child health conditions. Karabo Ea Bophelo (KB) is a five-year USAID-funded activity to prevent new HIV infections and reduce vulnerability among orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Lesotho.
BCMCFL is looking for highly qualified local candidates to fill in the following positions available under Karabo Ea Bophelo Project on a full-time, Fixed-Term Contract basis.
Position
Education Mentors x 13
Duties and Responsibilities
Position Overview
Under guidance and supervision of the District Education Field Supervisor, the Educational Mentor (EM) will work closely with other schools, KB project field staff, local and community stakeholders to serve as the on-the-ground focal point for coordination and the implementation of educational bursaries, Life skills Based Sexuality Education (LBSE) and OGAC healthy behavior modules in schools and communities. The EM will work directly with project participants (learners), AGYW and OVC and coordinate among other local stakeholders to ensure strong implementation of the project.
Key Performance Areas:
Support KB Educational program activities at the field level, including:
- Collect enrolment and monitoring LBSE DATA in schools for all learners in grades 4 to 10
- Collect data for recipients of OGAC and educational clubs
- Distribute all packages for bursaries recipients
- Undertake OGAC sessions in schools for all learners receiving LBSE
- Undertake educational clubs sessions in communities especially targeting recipients of educational bursaries
- Refer learners, including OVC and AGYW to appropriate services
- Report all the data to relevant authorities
Educational Qualifications, Work Experience and Key Competencies
• Completion of LGCSE/Form E/COSC.
• Two years’ work experience on PEPFAR Community Development Program will be an added advantage
• Participation in DREAMS would be an added advantage.
• Two years’ experience dealing with LBSE, AGYW, OVC and Education bursaries is key.
• Fluency in Sesotho and English.
• Basic computer skills would be an added advantage
• Flexibility to work after normal working hours and on weekends where necessary
Highly qualified Citizens and Residents of Lesotho are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply: Interested candidates who meet the criteria must email applications letters including CVs, certified copies of identity documents, qualifications and three work-related referees with contact details (one should be from current supervisor/employer).
All applications must be emailed to [email protected] on or before Friday, 03rd February 2023. Clearly indicate the name of the post applied for on the subject Line. Applications to be submitted through the email provided only. No hard copies will be accepted. Late applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above directions will results in the application being disqualified.
BCMCFL reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.