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Integrated Service on Health and Development Organization (ISHDO) invites qualified female applicants for the position of Community Outreach Health Care Worker (COW) under the Community Breast Cancer Awareness creation, early detection & Referral project. Job Details Organization: ISHDO (Integrated Service on Health and Development Organization)Position: Community Outreach Health Care Worker (COW)Number of Positions: 12 (4 positions per Zone)Employment Type: One-year contract, with possible extension based on project funding availability and satisfactory performanceCareer Level: Entry Level (Fresh Graduate)Salary: As per the ISHDO and project salary scaleApplication Deadline: August 31, 2026 (Seven days from the date of vacancy announcement)Application Method: OnlineEligibility: Only female candidates are eligible to apply About ISHDO ISHDO is a local implementing organization with nearly two decades of experience implementing community-based programs in different parts of Ethiopia. Its areas of work include HIV prevention and care, psychosocial support, education, livelihood, and integrated health services. Currently, ISHDO is implementing a community breast cancer awareness, demand creation, referral, and early detection support project as a sub-recipient of the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). Duty Stations Region/ZoneDuty Station / LocationNumber of VacanciesCentral Ethiopia Region, Silti ZoneKibet and Hulebereg Health Centers & catchment health posts4Sidama Region, North Sidama ZoneWondo Genet and Hawassa Zuria Health Centers & catchment health posts4Oromia Region, Jimma ZoneJimma Town and Dedo Health Centers & catchment health posts4 Note: This position requires frequent travel to Health Posts and kebeles within the health facility catchment area. Job Summary Under the supervision of the breast cancer project coordinator, the Community Outreach Health Care Worker will support community breast cancer awareness, demand creation, early identification, referral, follow-up, and reporting activities. The position requires frequent travel to Health Posts and kebeles within the assigned health facility catchment area and will work closely with Health Extension Workers (HEWs), Village Health Leaders (VHLs), Health Centers, and community structures. Key Responsibilities Coordinate community breast cancer awareness and demand creation activities in assigned kebeles and Health Posts.Facilitate community dialogue sessions, market-day awareness events, and other outreach activities.Work closely with HEWs, VHLs, Health Center staff, and community leaders.Support household-level breast health awareness and follow-up activities.Strengthen referral and follow-up between Health Posts and Health Centers.Support community outreach and Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) activities in collaboration with trained Health Center providers.Maintain activity and referral records and collect referral feedback.Conduct frequent field travel to Health Posts and kebeles within the health facility catchment area.Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports to the ISHDO Breast Cancer Project Coordinator.Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or BSc in Public Health from a recognized institution.Zero years of experience required. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.Knowledge of NCDs, community health, or the rural health system is an advantage.Good communication, counseling, teamwork, and basic reporting skills.Ability and willingness to travel frequently to rural kebeles and Health Posts within the catchment area.Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is an advantage.Basic digital and report-writing skills.Commitment to ISHDO's mission, core values, and professional ethics. Required Skills CommunicationCounselingTeamworkBasic reportingCommunity mobilization How to Apply Interested female applicants should submit their application through the following link: 👉 Apply Here Deadline: August 31, 2026 Job Summary Table Position TitleVacanciesEducationExperienceEmployment TypeLocationDeadlineCommunity Outreach Health Care Worker (COW)12BSc in Nursing/Public Health0 years (Fresh Graduate)One-year contractSilti, North Sidama, Jimma ZonesAugust 31, 2026 📲 Get Daily Job AlertsJoin @EtcareersJobs for instant vacancy updates:👉 https://t.me/EtcareersJobs