Job title: Sports Health Officer-Tonj Warrap State
Location: Tonj, Warrap, South Sudan
Employment type: Full-time
Company Description
Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organisation; currently implementing more than 180 programs, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries; and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America.
Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission **‘To catalyse and drive community-led and people-centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health’**. We believe that the power to transform Africa’s health lies within its communities and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care. www.amref.org
Job Description
The Sports Health Officer will be responsible for providing coaching and mentoring a network of existing and upcoming basketball and other sports team under the Amref CFF Centre Court Basketball Programme which aims to empower adolescents through inclusive, school-based basketball to strengthen healthy wellbeing and social cohesion in conflict-affected communities.
The Sports Health Officer will train adolescent youths in basketball as a professional sports activity and champion activities that strengthen school-based delivery of life skills and health education and create inclusive spaces for self-expression, talent development, and peer support.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Program implementation, development and monitoring
1. Mentorship and psychosocial support
- Mentorship and Psycho-social Support Trainings to mentees (players) on Understanding MHPSS, Child & Adolescent Development, Risk & Protective Factors, Psychological First Aid (PFA), Referral Pathways.
- Championing Adolescent SRHR Guidance (Training) with the support of mentors and coaching aides on Adolescence, Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH), Anatomy and Physiology in Sports, STIs and HIV/AIDS Awareness, Prevention of Unintended Pregnancies, Dispelling Myths, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention.
- Peer-to-Peer Mentoring for underprivileged children (including undocumented minors/returnees from the Sudan war) over the project durations in Tonj and surrounding areas through Court Side Mentoring sessions twice a week.
- Formation of 2 Social Clubs – with Monthly Drama Sessions, Arts and Crafts, and Debates in the 2 schools, where students rehearse, perform, and record plays focused on health and social themes for awareness raising and peer learning.
- Championing community engagement by organizing monthly Radio Talk on Health, Peace and Leadership
1. Sport Tournaments
- Organize weekly school basketball training sessions and monthly inter-school friendly matches serving as a platform for interactive health talks and SRHR messaging, with trophies, prize money, and scholarships awarded to top performers.
- Conduct Quarterly Review Meeting with students, players, mentors, local authorities, local elders
2. Program coordination
1. Participate in health, nutrition and sports program activities Assist in coordinating across the different components of the project such as supporting different school basketball teams, drama and other sport activities in different schools across Tonj.
2. Ensure effective integration of health, nutrition and sports at community level
3. Advise the Program Manager on the required sport articles, equipment and consumables to support teams.
4. When called upon by the Program Manager, represent Amref in coordination meetings, assessments, and other events that promote Amref programmes in Tonj or Warrap State.
3. Accurate and timely collection and presentation of programme results
1. Periodically report to the Programme Manager on activity performance, main challenges and lessons learnt and ensure all activities are carried out according to the work plan.
2. Provide monthly data on the sports activities conducted, performance of different teams as provided in the project implementation matrix.
3. Document and share human interest stories that showcase the impact of sports coaching and mentorship in behavioral change that increases community uptake of services and improves health outcomes.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
1. Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Public Health OR a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or Sports Science
2. Must prove that they were/are part of a sports team at state or national level – Basketball absolutely preferred. They must have a strong background in Sports, with at least 1-2 years of playing in or coaching a sports team (preferably Basketball or Football) in South Sudan
3. Knowledge of or prior experience in advocating adolescent sexual health and reproductive health rights is an additional advantage.
Additional Information
Position is open to South Sudanese nationals only. Due to the urgency of the position, CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position might be filled as soon as the best candidate is identified.
Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience Submitted Strictly online. Closing date will be Thursday October 15th, 2026.
Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.
Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.