Online Health Advocates Driving Health Awareness for Safer Communities in Iraq

Organizational Context

The World Health Organization (WHO) in Iraq aims to strengthen health systems to achieve Universal Health Coverage and related Sustainable Development Goals. The UHC/Health Systems & Life Course team focuses on improving access to essential medicines and building national capacity for antimicrobial resistance control. Iraq hosts major international religious gatherings, presenting unique public health challenges and opportunities for risk communication and community engagement, particularly concerning infectious diseases and health security.

Job Purpose

This role supports WHO Iraq's health awareness campaign for large-scale religious gatherings, such as Arbaeen. The objective is to leverage these events, which attract international pilgrims and pose risks of disease transmission and health security threats, to enhance risk communication and community engagement. The campaign aims to promote preventive behaviors and ensure participant well-being by addressing communicable and non-communicable diseases, injuries, and heatwaves. Online volunteers will play a crucial role in disseminating health information effectively through social media, making complex public health messages accessible and engaging.

Responsibilities

Online Volunteers will utilize social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok) to support WHO Iraq's health awareness campaign. Key responsibilities include highlighting the impact of climate change on food security and safety, and sharing practical tips for maintaining food hygiene during mass gatherings. Volunteers will raise awareness about climate-sensitive diseases, such as vector-borne and water-borne illnesses. They will disseminate pre-approved awareness materials provided by the project team across their social media channels and actively encourage the sharing of this content to maximize reach and impact. Collaboration with the project team and other online volunteers is expected.

Work Experience

A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience is required. Experience in using social media platforms is essential for this role.

Skills

Proficiency in using social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok) is essential. Strong attention to detail, good communication skills for collaboration, familiarity with online collaboration tools, and a demonstrated commitment to reliability and meeting deadlines are also required. Basic Arabic language skills are desirable.

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