Community Mobilizer, Health - (5717)

International Medical Corps (IMC)
Galkayo, Somalia
Health/wash

Job Description

An exciting full time vacancy for a Community Mobilizer, Health - (5717) is now available at International Medical Corps (IMC), Galkayo. The role requires a skilled individual with 1 - 2 years of experience in Health/wash or a related field. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Oct, 20.

Community Mobilizer, Health - (5717)

Job TitleCommunity Mobilizer, Health

LocationSomalia - SO (Primary)

OfficeGalkacyo

CategoryHealth

Date Needed By11/1/2026

Closing Date10/20/2026

Program Description

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Mobilizer will be responsible for providing knowledge and awareness to the local community about health and hygiene, promote health and inform community members on available services, mobilize community members, and support implementation of community-based health project activities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

  • Community Mobilizers will provide awareness-raising sessions in their community/refugee/IDP locations covering topics such as prevention, sign and symptoms of common illnesses, health and hygiene promotion, provide information on available services (vaccination, ANC/PNC, FP... etc.), as well as disasters prevention and preparedness.
  • Conduct individual and group awareness sessions for men, women, adolescent boys, and girls at health facilities and through outreach activities at community schools, markets ...etc.
  • Actively participate in related community meetings and community major events.
  • The CMs will be connected to the nearest health facility for coordination, information, and referrals.
  • Collaborate with and support community health workers/volunteers and midwife activities in the catchment area, including health promotion, pregnancy related care and referrals, and distribution of supplies, vaccination activities in the community and vaccination campaigns.
  • Assist in the identification of active community volunteers for training to increase community capacity to provide first aid and properly handle and transport the injured.
  • Identify and report success stories, best practices, and lessons learned.
  • Monitor any disease trends and information of diseases in the community and report to IMC health senior focal point.
  • Provide assistance to field team in conducting awareness sessions, community mobilization, meetings, events, training, and assessment activities at field.
  • Support outreach activities and services through mobile health teams, crowd control and assist in patient registration where required.
  • Help the communities to develop a sense of ownership of the activities in and around their area and encourage self-reliance whenever possible.
  • Regularly coordinate with communities and act as a link between the community and organization in smooth implementation of projects.
  • Liaise and work with community groups and projects to ensure accountability and best use of project resources.
  • Facilitate the community to make them aware of the feedback mechanism and pass their complaints to the management through CBFRM in a transparent manner.
  • Act in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner towards the community.

About Galkayo

Galkayo is a major city in central Somalia straddling the border between Puntland and Galmudug states. It serves as an important commercial and humanitarian hub for central Somalia. Multiple international organizations maintain operations here, focusing on peacebuilding, displacement response, and community development.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Gaalkacyo • Caafimaad & Nadaafadda • Biyaha & Nadaafadda • Caafimaad

Qualifications & Requirements

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Technical or Language RequirementsPrevious experience with IMC is a must. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Local context knowledge is required.

  • Typically, a university degree in a social science from a government-recognized university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least one year of experience in a similar position.
  • Good user of MS Office
  • Good writing and communication skills.
  • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure, manage time and prioritize work to deadlines.
  • Demonstrated creativity, ability to apply innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Well-developed organization skills.
  • Able to work independently, with minimal supervision and under pressure.
  • Fluency in local and national language is must and ability to communicate in English.

How to Apply

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

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Job Details

Posted: October 17, 2026
Organization: International Medical Corps (IMC)
Location: Galkayo, Somalia
Sector: Health/wash