Society for Family Health (SFH), one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes for improving Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS prevention and Maternal and Child Health – is recruiting for a Manager, Strategic Behavioral Communication.
SFH works in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United State Agency for International Development (USAID).
It offers professionals opportunities for career advancement; a good working environment and competitive remuneration.
The Organisation requires competent candidates for the position:
MANAGER, STRATEGIC BEHAVIORAL COMMUNICATION (based in Abuja)
Job Profile:
Report to the Associate Director, Strategic Behavioral Communications (SBC) or designate.
• The successful candidate will have the primary responsibility of interfacing with the programme and research divisions on all research and creative briefs.
• Whilst reporting to the AD SBC, S/He will work closely with programme managers to develop evidence based creative brief campaigns to address identified gap that communication must fill.
Qualifications/Experience
The desired candidate:
• Must possess a first degree in mass communication, behavioral or social sciences, a Master degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
• Must possess a minimum of six (6) years cognate experience in related functions, probably in a reputable NGO, or media organisation
• Must be a good custodian of communication related research brief and documents
• Must be a person who can translate research (desk top and others) to a workable creative brief
• Knowledgeable about IPCs, FGDs and how to translate research outcomes to campaign messages
• Knowledgeable about programme issues (public health) pertaining to our SFH‘s core programme areas
• Must possess self-confidence, excellent inter- personal and networking skills
• Must have high sense of responsibility and integrity and have a dive for continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Experience in print media or audio-visual production will be of an added advantage
Method of Application:
A one page application letter using the position “Ref” as subject, should be addressed to the Associate Director HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, as well current remuneration and comprehensive curriculum vitae indicating clearly your telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent to the email address beside the job you are applying for. Do note that any candidate with multiple submissions will be disqualified. Candidates without the minimum requirement need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 22nd December, 2009.
Email: mgrsbc@sfhnigeria.org
Society for Family Health (SFH), one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes for improving Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS prevention and Maternal and Child Health – is recruiting for a Assistant Manager I, Global Fund Behavior Change Communication.
ASSISTANT MANAGER I, GLOBAL FUND BEHAVIOR CHANGE COMMUNICATION (based in Abuja) (Ref: AMGFB, Abuja) email: amgfb@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile:
Report to the Associate Director, Strategic Behavioral Communication (SBC) or designate.
• The successful candidate will have the primary responsibility of interfacing with the programme and research divisions on all research and creative briefs relating to the Global Fund Malaria intervention within SFH.
• Whilst reporting to the AD SBC, S/He will work closely with programme managers to develop evidence based creative briefs to address identified gaps that communication must fill and design with the help of agencies evidence based campaigns on malaria.
Qualifications/Experience
The desired candidate:
• Must possess a first degree in mass communication, behavioral or social sciences, a Master degree in communication or public health will be an added advantage
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC working experience in related functions, preferably in a reputable NGO
• Must be a person who can translate research (desk top and others) to a workable creative brief
• Knowledgeable about how to translate research outcomes to campaign messages
• Knowledgeable about programme issues (public health) pertaining to malaria and maternal and child health issues
• Must possess self-confidence, excellent inter- personal and networking skills
• Must have high sense of responsibility and integrity and have a drive for continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Experience in information education and communication (IEC) material development or media or audio-visual production will be of advantage
• Demonstrated success in development of innovative campaigns at community level will be of added advantage
Method of Application:
A one page application letter using the position “Ref” as subject, should be addressed to the Associate Director HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, as well current remuneration and comprehensive curriculum vitae indicating clearly your telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent to the email address beside the job you are applying for. Do note that any candidate with multiple submissions will be disqualified. Candidates without the minimum requirement need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 22nd December, 2009.
Email: amgfzc@sfhnigeria.org (Ref: AMGFZC, preferred location)
Society for Family Health (SFH), one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes for improving Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS prevention and Maternal and Child Health – is recruiting for a Assistant Manager I, Field Zonal Coordinator, Global Fund Malaria.
ASSISTANT MANAGER I/FIELD ZONAL COORDINATOR, GLOBAL FUND MALARIA
(Based in Kano, Sokoto, Makurdi, Lagos and Akure, Bauchi)
Job Profile:
Reports to the Territorial Manager Primary duties include ensuring that good quality data is available at state level, and the monitoring of sub recipients and facilities to support the improved availability and use of process data for programme planning, evaluation and policy advocacy at the state level.
• S/he will work with SRs and programme staff in the collection and reporting of qualitative data at the state level, and the success of the data quality assessment exercises.
• Other duties will include the management of the SRs; through the monitoring the progress of sub-recipients’ and contractor’s towards the achievement of programme deliverables, the quality of outputs, and assuring the fiscal integrity of all transactions and operations, behavior change communication and mass mobilization activities, and training.
• S/he will strengthen the RBM partnership in the zone and will be the liaison of SFH to the public sector arm of the GF.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall coordinator of all Global Fund Malaria activities in the Zone (2 – 4 states).
Qualifications/Experience
The desired candidate:
• Must possess a first degree in health, behavioral or social sciences, A post graduate degree in public health in related field will be an added advantage.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC working experience in NGO field work, with sound experience in health commodities marketing, distribution and channel management
• Must have experience in planning and facilitation of training for different cadres of staff and, in data quality assessments
• Must have good oral, presentation and written comprehension skills strong capacity building skills and wiliness to train, with well developed written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in donor funded projects is necessary
• Proven experience in programme monitoring and evaluation for data collection and use is crucial.
Method of Application:
A one page application letter using the position “Ref” as subject, should be addressed to the Associate Director HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, as well current remuneration and comprehensive curriculum vitae indicating clearly your telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent to the email address beside the job you are applying for. Do note that any candidate with multiple submissions will be disqualified. Candidates without the minimum requirement need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 22nd December, 2009.
Email: amgfzc@sfhnigeria.org (Ref: AMGFZC, preferred location)