Community Health Worker – Central Plateau

World Vision

. Conduct home visits to identify pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under five years of age.

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeHinche • HaitiJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community health and nutrition, with a focus on screening for malnutrition, conducting health awareness sessions, and supporting community health initiatives. Proficient in data collection and reporting, with strong communication skills in Haitian Creole.

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Community Health ExperienceMalnutrition Screening Using MUACData Collection And ReportingTraining And Supporting Community Health WorkersCertificate In Community Health Or Nutrition

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Hard Skills

Malnutrition ScreeningData CollectionHealth PromotionCommunity MobilizationNutritional AssessmentHealth EducationMonitoring And EvaluationReferral CoordinationPublic Health Campaign ParticipationAwareness-Raising

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CoordinationCommunity EngagementProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Digital Data Collection ToolsSmartphonesHealth Reporting Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Certificate In Community HealthCertificate In NutritionHealth Promotion Certification

Industry Keywords

Maternal And Child HealthPublic HealthNutritionChild ProtectionGender InclusionCommunity Health WorkersHealth EmergenciesExclusive BreastfeedingInfant And Young Child FeedingHealth Data Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct home visits to identify pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under five years of age.
Conduct community-based screening for acute malnutrition among children aged 6 to 59 months using MUAC, and check for nutritional edema.
Promptly refer malnourished children and at-risk pregnant women to appropriate health facilities.
Follow up with referred children through admission, treatment, and recovery.
Train and support mother leaders, support groups, and community health workers on health, nutrition, and hygiene.
Conduct awareness sessions on exclusive breastfeeding, infant and young child feeding (IYCF), hygiene, and disease prevention.
Promote essential family practices related to maternal, newborn, and child health.
Participate in vaccination, vitamin A supplementation, deworming, and other public health campaigns.
Identify and report priority diseases, outbreaks, and health emergencies.
Collect, compile, and submit health and nutrition data using approved tools and platforms.
Participate in community meetings, coordination meetings, and project planning sessions.
Support community accountability mechanisms, complaints management, and the sharing of results.
Ensure compliance with child protection, safeguarding, gender, and inclusion policies.
Provide technical guidance to supervised staff, coordinate with local leaders and partners, implement project activities, and complete administrative follow-up.

Requirements

What you’ll need

NS2 level or completed secondary education.
Training in community health, nutrition, social work, or a related field.
At least 2–3 years of experience in community health or nutrition activities.
Experience screening for malnutrition using MUAC.
Experience in community mobilization and awareness-raising.
Strong data collection and reporting skills.
Proficiency in using smartphones and digital data collection tools.
Certificate in community health, nutrition, health promotion, or a similar field.
Haitian Creole is required; French is an asset.
Good physical fitness for frequent travel within communities.
90% field-based.
Local applicants only.