Parish Social Services / Home Economics Officer (SS/HEO) - SOG/ST 4

Submitted by RADAAdmin on January 15, 2025

Job Purpose:

Working under the supervision of the Parish Social Services / Home Economics Officer (SS/HEO), the Social Services / Home Economics Assistant (SS/HEA) will assist in all aspects of the work SS/HE Officer. In particular, s/he will help increase the number of Home Economics Groups established in the parish and help them with aspects of family health and nutrition, agro-processing - including the development of new and innovative products, visits to vulnerable families, home gardening and rearing of small ruminants/ livestock. The SS/HEA will provide support to the Parish SS/HEO as required.                                                                                                                         

Key Responsibility Areas:

  • Assisting in the setting up of Home Economics groups in the Parish;
  • Conducting food demonstrations aimed at encouraging rural families to use local agricultural produce in preparing nutritious family meals;
  • Assisting households in setting up home gardens and rearing small livestock to provide food for the family and for sale, to supplement income. Monitoring and reporting on these activities;
  • Undertaking follow up visits to homes of vulnerable families to encourage the practicing of remedial action recommended by the Social Services /Home Economics Officer;
  • Assisting in the sourcing of raw materials for use by the group members involved in agro-processing;
  • Assist with the promotion of products in supermarkets, at agricultural shows and other public Fora;
  • Visit income generating enterprises being implemented  by rural women and making reports on these  to the Social Services/Home Economics Officer;
  • Assisting with the setting up  and manning of displays at special events  as directed by the Social Services / Home Economics Officer;

  • Assist cottage industries and micro-enterprises established  under the programme, to source markets for their products;

     

Special conditions associated with the job:

  • Should have their own transport and would benefit from special equipment to carry out their tasks;

Minimum Required Education and Experience

  • Diploma/Certificate in Home Economics, or a related discipline, from a recognized tertiary Institution.

  • Valid Food Handlers Permit.

Expiry Date