🏢 Organization: Alight Rwanda
📍 Location: Rwanda (Refugee Camp Operations)
📅 Application Deadline: March 19, 2026 – 23:59

Position: Health Education Officer

About the Organization

Alight Rwanda, formerly known as the American Refugee Committee, has been delivering humanitarian programs in Rwanda since 1994.

Operating across all five refugee camps in Rwanda, the organization provides integrated services in:

• Protection

• Health

• Livelihoods

• Community development

Alight Rwanda is also known for pioneering initiatives such as the SASA! Methodology, which promotes gender equality, prevents Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and empowers vulnerable populations.

Through innovation and community engagement, Alight continues to support refugees and host communities in building resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

Position Overview

The Health Education Officer will design, implement, and monitor community health education and promotion activities.

The role focuses heavily on supervising and strengthening the capacity of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to deliver life-saving health information and promote healthy behaviors within humanitarian settings.

Key Responsibilities

The Health Education Officer will:

• Lead and coordinate community health education activities in collaboration with health and protection teams.

• Supervise, mentor, and train Community Health Workers (CHWs).

• Monitor CHW performance through field visits, coaching sessions, and performance reviews.

• Develop culturally appropriate Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials.

• Organize community dialogues, outreach sessions, and focus group discussions on key topics such as:

  • Hygiene and sanitation

  • Maternal health

  • Nutrition

  • GBV prevention

  • Disease prevention

• Collaborate with the Monitoring & Evaluation team to collect and analyze community health data.

• Coordinate with community leaders to ensure participation in health promotion activities.

• Prepare reports on CHW activities, challenges, and community health trends.

• Ensure activities comply with national health guidelines and donor requirements.

• Support emergency health messaging during outbreaks or emergencies.

Required Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and supervision skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Experience designing and delivering health education sessions.

• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda (written and spoken).

• Strong reporting and documentation skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in:

  • Public Health

  • Community Health

  • Health Education

  • Or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in:

  • Health promotion

  • Community mobilization

  • Humanitarian health programs.

• Prior experience supervising Community Health Workers is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with national community health strategies and guidelines.

Key Behaviors & Abilities

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Commitment to the mission and values of Alight Rwanda.

• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.

• Strategic thinking and strong problem-solving abilities.

• A collaborative and results-oriented leadership style.

• Initiative, innovation, and resourcefulness.

• Ability to motivate teams and work effectively in sensitive environments.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in dynamic humanitarian contexts.

Application Guidelines

Interested candidates should submit the following documents in one single document:

• One-page Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)

• Copy of Degree certificate

• Copy of National ID

• Names, titles, and contact details of three professional referees, including the most recent employer or supervisor

📧 Send applications to:
RWJobs@WEAREALIGHT.ORG

📌 Subject Line: Clearly indicate “Health Education Officer”

📅 Deadline: March 19, 2026 at 23:59

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Alight Rwanda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.