Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) Specialist at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Project: Global Fund Malaria Project
Duration of Contract: 18 months

Job Profile

• The successful candidate must lead the implementation of Interpersonal Communication (IPC) in the state and also lead in the selection of IPC agents in the state.
• S/He will prepare monthly work plans for the IPC agents in the state and submit same before the commencement of every month.
• S/He will provide linkages and coordinate meetings, trainings and field visits, etc. between SM CBO and/or external partners (consultants, contractors, etc.) as well as providing logistic arrangements.
• S/He will develop state specific training plan and liaise with all necessary partners to ensure the execution of training activities and timely submission of reports within two weeks of end of report.
• S/He will monitor training activities and provide quality assurance for training consultants.
• S/He will ensure all BCC activities are reflected in the quarterly work plans and quarterly reports.
• S/He will participate in advocacy visits to community, ward, LGA and state leaders to provide updates on the GF private sector project.
• Coordinate the distribution of IEC materials in the state
• S/He will work with the State Ministry of Health to identify key policy thrusts to inform malaria implementation in the state.
• S/He will support all Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities for the GF Malaria project in the states.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a Bachelor degree in any Sciences, Humanities and Social Science field of study
• Must possess at least 3 year of working experience in programming and behavioural change communication activities
• Additional qualification in particular, Masters in Public Health (MPH) will be an added advantage
• Must be a team player.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.