District Supervisor

Job Description

Position Title: District Supervisor

Reports To: Programs and Operations Lead  

Location: Field-Based (Districts in Sierra Leone)  

Position Type: Full-Time  

Overview  

The District Supervisor role is field based, with the primary work location being within the premises of the DHMT in the district of assignment. You will spend a significant amount of your time in the communities doing supportive supervision. You will represent CHAF’s programs at the district level, ensuring alignment with agile cycles and the CHIP (Community Health, health Informatics, Innovative Finance, and Performance Management) pillars.  

Key Responsibilities:  

Community Mobilization:  

  – Train CHWs on digital tools (CHIS) and financial literacy using HACI values (e.g., Candor in transparent reporting).  

  – Support recruitment, training, and managing Community Health Workers (CHWs). 

  – Motivate CHWs in-field to achieve health metrics. Work to support strong performers, increase the effectiveness of medium performers, and support to improve. 

  – Ensure all Community Health Workers (CHWs) are delivering impact in the communities both through remote checks and through in-field checks (esp. diagnosis and treatment). 

  – Support Community Health Workers in learning and correctly using their SPICE app. 

  – Support experiments and innovations in the learning sites.  

  – Build strong relations with MoH, communities and partners. 

  – Conduct regular on the job supportive training for CHWs.

Agile Implementation:  

  – Conduct daily check-ins to address field challenges and adjust workflows per stakeholder feedback.  

Data Integrity:  

  – Ensure real-time data entry into CHIS for Health Informatics analytics and risk stratification.  

Qualifications:  

– Fluency in agile field operations and local languages.  

– Degree or Diploma in Public Health, Community Health, Social Sciences, or health-related professional preferred. 

Experience: 

-At least 1 year’s work experience, preferably in health/community / social workspaces. 

Competencies & Attributes: 

-Team player with a drive for results and strong performance management skills.  

-Ability to mentor and coach Community Health Workers. 

-Willingness to work extensively in the field under minimum supervision. 

-A good communicator with excellent public speaking skills. 

-General computer proficiency and experience in handling. 

-Passionate about working with poor rural households in remote areas is a great plus. 

Values Alignment:  

Human Ingenuity: Solve logistical barriers to service delivery.  

Key Success Metrics:  

– 90% CHW adoption of agile reporting tools.  

– Zero delays in data submission cycles.  

How to apply:

Send application to; info@chaf.dev on or before 22nd April 2025