Project: HEPB Vaccination – East Africa
Location: Tanzania
Project start: December 2026
Regions: Mwanza, Arusha, Shinyanga, Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Mbeya, and Mtwara
About the project
HEPB Vaccination – East Africa aims to expand access to hepatitis B vaccination across Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The first phase will begin in Tanzania in December 2026, with activities across seven regions. The project will work with local health services and communities to support safe, accessible vaccination.
Role overview
HEP Fund is seeking Community Outreach Officers to connect communities with project vaccination services. Officers will share clear, accurate information about hepatitis B and vaccination, help address questions and concerns, and coordinate with community leaders, health facilities, nurses, and project staff to support outreach activities.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct community engagement and information sessions about hepatitis B prevention and vaccination.
- Explain when and where vaccination services are available and how community members can access them.
- Listen to questions and concerns, provide accurate information, and refer clinical questions to qualified health professionals.
- Work with community leaders, local organizations, and health workers to plan outreach activities.
- Support mobilization for vaccination sessions while respecting people’s choices and informed consent.
- Identify barriers to participation and share community feedback with the project team.
- Distribute approved education materials and help ensure messages are culturally appropriate and accessible.
- Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, attendance, referrals, and community feedback.
- Protect personal information and follow safeguarding, confidentiality, and project conduct requirements.
- Travel within the assigned region as needed.
Qualifications and experience
- Diploma or degree in community development, public health, social sciences, communications, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Experience in community outreach, health promotion, public health, or community mobilization is an advantage.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to explain health information clearly and respectfully to people from varied backgrounds.
- Familiarity with the assigned region and local community networks.
- Fluency in Kiswahili is required; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
- Ability to work collaboratively and travel within the assigned region.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter indicating your preferred region through the application email : [email available with Premium] [link available with Premium] Include “Community Outreach Officer – HEPB Vaccination – East Africa” in your application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HEP Fund is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and merit-based. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
