For our program in (Dar es salaam, tanzania), Médecins Du Monde is looking for (an outreach worker).

Outreach Worker

Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care.

Scope and Main Responsibilities

Médecins du Monde (MdM) is seeking a dedicated Outreach Worker to support the implementation of field-level activities and strengthen engagement with Key and Vulnerable Populations (KVPs). This role is central to ensuring access to quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and harm reduction services across Dar es Salaam.

• Build and maintain partnerships with SRHR and harm reduction organizations in target areas.
• Support coordination of uninterrupted SRH service delivery with local health facilities.
• Equip and guide peer educators to follow up with KVP beneficiaries and link them to appropriate services.
• Conduct follow-ups with at least 80% of MDP 2025 service recipients to assess satisfaction and service quality.
• Lead sensitization and awareness campaigns in identified hotspots.
• Provide referral and accompaniment support for KVPs accessing SRH consultations.
• Promote inclusive, stigma-free care by engaging public health professionals.
• Facilitate access to STI and HBV/HCV testing, treatment, and hepatitis B vaccination.
• Organize community events aligned with international health days.
• Draft activity budgets and ensure transparent use of project funds.
• Collaborate with the MEAL Officer on Data Quality Assessments and reporting.

Profile Required

Education:

Bachelor's degree in social sciences; Social Work, Sociology, Community Development, Gender Studies, Development Studies or a related field.

Professional Experience:

Experience in working with Key Vulnerable Populations / harm reduction programs for people who use drugs and sex workers.

Competencies:

Technical Skills

• Proven experience in community health or outreach work
• Knowledge of local laws, resources and services related to social work
• Experience working with health professionals and local authorities at district and ward levels
• Experience in drafting activity budgets and managing field-level resources is an asset.

Soft/Personal Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and maintain respectful relationships with KVPs at the community level
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and confidentiality.
• Adherence to values and positions of MdM.

Languages:

Fluency in both English and Swahili

Computer Skills:

Basic computer literacy and ability to use digital tools for data collection and reporting

Conditions of Employment

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Start Date: August 1st, 2025

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract (5 months)

Base Salary: 1,629,295 Tanzania Shillings per month + 100,000 TZS transportation allowance + 4,545 TZS food allowance per worked day + Private Health Insurance

Working Hours: Full time 08:00 - 17:00 (Monday to Friday)

Application

Interested candidates should submit their applications before July 17, 2025, at 23:00 with an updated CV and motivation letter, including reference details. The email subject should be “Outreach Worker”. Please send your application to:

Email: hr.tanzania@medecinsdumonde.net

Applications without the email subject of “Outreach Worker” will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MdM does not reimburse transportation and food costs if applicants are asked for an interview and/or a test. MdM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process.

MdM does not charge fee at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process.