Volunteer Community Health Assistant; CHA)

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The Community Health Assistant (CHA) is responsible for supporting the delivery of primary healthcare services at the community level. This includes immunization, health promotion, maternal and child health support, disease prevention, and facilitating effective linkages between households and health facilities. The CHA plays a key role in coordinating and supervising Community Health Promoters (CHPs), supporting the implementation of the Kenya Community Health Strategy, and ensuring accurate reporting and data management.

The position reports directly to the Health Manager.

Provide basic health services including immunization, health education, and management of common illnesses such as diarrhea and malaria. Support maternal and child health, including promoting antenatal/postnatal care and breastfeeding. Educate communities on healthy behaviors, including hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and water safety. Conduct household visits for health education, surveillance, and disease prevention. Facilitate community dialogue days, action days, and health campaigns. Promote the uptake of preventive health services such as family planning and safe water use.

Work with Community Health Committees (CHCs), CHPs, and other stakeholders to implement health strategies and work plans. Strengthen community participation in health programs and support referrals between communities and health facilities. Collaborate with local leaders, NGOs, and MOH structures to enhance health outcomes. Conduct routine follow-ups of patients defaulting on immunization, HIV, nutrition, and chronic illness services.

Oversee and support the performance of CHPs, ensuring clear roles and household assignments. Organize and conduct training, mentorship, and on-the-job support for CHPs. Develop training curricula and contribute to training manuals in collaboration with the CHP team. Ensure annual training and biannual supervision of CHPs is carried out effectively.

Maintain accurate records of services delivered at the community level. Ensure timely and accurate data collection, compilation, and reporting using MOH tools and digital platforms. Analyze and utilize data for performance monitoring and decision-making. Submit regular reports to the health facility and relevant stakeholders.

Support the rollout and implementation of the national community health strategy. Coordinate implementation of community health action plans and participate in program reviews and health surveys. Attend facility-level meetings and provide guidance on community health issues. Participate in camp-wide health surveys and intersect oral coordination meetings.

Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Health Manager or Program Manager to support health…