Job Title: Behaviour Change Communication Manager –
Mass Media (3 Job Careers)
Organisation: Uganda Health
Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG)
Mass Media (3 Job Careers)
Organisation: Uganda Health
Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About UHMG:
Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG) is a Company Limited by
Guarantee, whose Vision is “A good life for all Ugandans”. We envision a
Ugandan society with good life, when products and services in Reproductive
Health, HIV, Malaria and Child Health are accessible, affordable and
effectively utilized by all those in need. Our Mission is “To improve the
quality of life of Ugandans, through the provision of superior and affordable
health care solutions.” Our Core Values are; Integrity, Transparency,
Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence, Flexibility, and Equity.
Guarantee, whose Vision is “A good life for all Ugandans”. We envision a
Ugandan society with good life, when products and services in Reproductive
Health, HIV, Malaria and Child Health are accessible, affordable and
effectively utilized by all those in need. Our Mission is “To improve the
quality of life of Ugandans, through the provision of superior and affordable
health care solutions.” Our Core Values are; Integrity, Transparency,
Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence, Flexibility, and Equity.
Job Summary: The Behaviour
Change Communication Manager – Mass Media (MM) will be responsible for the Mass
Media (MM) activities in the project. S/he will be responsible for strategic planning,
design, implementation, coordination, and monitor the execution of the BCC-MM campaigns and interventions
related to the project.S/he will liaise with the ad-agencies, printing, and
production firms regarding the development and production of communication
messages and materials. S/he will organize stakeholders meetings with the
various partners, and also work closely with the Research, Mentoring,
Evaluation, and Learning department to ensure that all mass media interventions
are informed.
Change Communication Manager – Mass Media (MM) will be responsible for the Mass
Media (MM) activities in the project. S/he will be responsible for strategic planning,
design, implementation, coordination, and monitor the execution of the BCC-MM campaigns and interventions
related to the project.S/he will liaise with the ad-agencies, printing, and
production firms regarding the development and production of communication
messages and materials. S/he will organize stakeholders meetings with the
various partners, and also work closely with the Research, Mentoring,
Evaluation, and Learning department to ensure that all mass media interventions
are informed.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop various BCC MM strategies and
guidelines to guide the day-to-day implementation of result oriented
interventions. - Responsible for the design communication
strategies to create behavior change in target populations. - Actively co-ordinate with ad-agencies in
the development of Mass Media BCC concepts, strategies, and campaigns, and
implement high quality BCC campaigns. - Develop and disseminate targeted
communication messages that increase public knowledge and raise awareness
on behavior change. - Follow-up with the BCC officers to conduct
follow up of regional MM activities. - Create, implement, and measure the success
of communications that will increase the uptake of healthy behaviours. - Proactively monitor implementation of the
Mass Media campaigns. - Co-ordinate message concept testing and
pre-testing of all communication materials that are developed. - Work in consultation with the Research,
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning team to evaluate MM approaches. - Document lessons learned success stories,
best practices, and community mobilization experiences during the course
of project implementation. - Compile and prepare timely periodic
reports. - Ensure documentation of best practices
under the project.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferable hold
a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Communication, Public Health, or other
related degree within the Social Sciences field. Post Graduate training in
health communication is an asset. - At least six (6) years of progressively
increasing responsibility in managing public health communication-related
projects of similar scope in private sector and social marketing field. - Past exposure and experience in working
with ad-agencies is a must. - Significant experience in developing and
designing Health Communication strategies is an asset. - Working knowledge of and experience with
USG-funded activity management, policies and procedures will be an added
advantage. - Past experience in private sector
approaches and have experience successfully implementing social marketing
and behavior change communication programs in diverse geographic
locations. - Excellent leadership skills to ensure
effective management of partnerships and relationships with stakeholders. - In-depth program experience and an
appropriate balance of technical, financial, administrative, managerial
and interpersonal experience and oversight. - Demonstrable results in previous work
environment should reinforce claims to this experience. - Demonstrated management skills, including
relevant experience in direct supervision of professional staff. - High level of interpersonal, technical,
and analytical skills including a demonstrated ability to interact
effectively and collaboratively with and present information to a broad
range of public and private sector counterparts, donors, implementing
partners, host country institutions, international organizations, and
other key stakeholders. - Possess the ability to work in fast-paced
dynamic environment with multiple partners. Flexible and independent. - Excellent organizational, analytical, and
oral and written communication skills (in English), and good
communication, presentation, training, interpersonal, and team work
skills. - Excellent past performance references.
How to Apply:
If you believe you match the requirements listed above, please deliver
your resume (CV), copies of certificates, references, and cover letter clearly
indicating position applied for on the “top left-hand side of the envelope”
your resume (CV), copies of certificates, references, and cover letter clearly
indicating position applied for on the “top left-hand side of the envelope”
Send to: The Human Resources Manager, Uganda Health Marketing Group
Ltd. (UHMG), Plot 20-21, 27-28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda. Kampala. Uganda or
Ltd. (UHMG), Plot 20-21, 27-28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda. Kampala. Uganda or
Hand Deliver your application documents to the UHMG Office Reception or
Send via E-mail as a zipped folder to [email protected]
Deadline: Friday 3rd October 2014 by 16:30 hours (East
African time)
African time)
NB: Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
candidates will be contacted.
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