Senior Officer, Health Communication - Yola Job at Society for Family Health - SFH Nigeria

Started by jobnavy, Jul 12, 2012, 04:01 PM

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Job Title: Senior Officer, Health Communication

Location: Yola

Organisation: Society for Family Health – SFH Nigeria

Job Profile:

•   This is a Senior Officer Position reporting to tile Territorial Manager. S/He will lead the Family Planning/Reproductive Health/Maternal and Child Health (FP/RH/MCH) community level communication, mobilisation and referral activities at the regional level for the ESMPIN project.

•   With the support of the other members of the regional team, s/he will contribute to increasing demand for (FP/RH/MCH) services in the region and will also coordinate and supervise IPC conductors, mid-mass media and other evidence informed approaches to ensure ESMPIN project deliverables are met.

•   S/he will also monitor and provide feedback on (FP/RH/MCH) mass media campaigns.

The desired candidate:

•   Must possess a first degree in any of the Medical/Behavioural or Social Sciences or its equivalent in a relevant field. A Masters degree in Public Health or any related discipline will be of added advantage.

•   Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience in a health facility, community mobilisation role or related area.

•   Must possess bask understanding of recent advances in Family Planning, Reproductive Health and Maternal and Child Health (FP!RH!MCH).

•   Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and report writing skills.

•   Must also be conversant with the culture and behaviour of target communities.

•   Must be computer literate with high proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word packages.

•   Candidates are required to apply for only one State. Multiple applications win be disqualified.

Compensation & Benefits:

•   The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How To Apply:

If you are interested in working with the organisation and your skills and capabilities match the job profile, submit your application now.

A one page application letter, addressed to the Assistant Director-HR. clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address.

Do note that any candidate with multiple submissions will be disqualified.

Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 19 July 2012.  

Senior Officer, Health Communication - Yola Job