Job
Title: Behavior
Change Communication Specialist
Title: Behavior
Change Communication Specialist
Organisation: Ministry of Health
Project
Name: National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP)
Name: National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP)
Funding
Source: Global Fund
Source: Global Fund
Duty
Station: Kampala, Uganda
Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports
to: Program Manager
to: Program Manager
About
US:
US:
The Ministry of Health (MoH)
has received funding from the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and
Malaria (GFATM) under the New Funding Model to support the Uganda Malaria
Reduction Strategy. Part of this grant is for sourcing for eligible talent to
cover human resources gaps in the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) in order
to strengthen its capacity.
has received funding from the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and
Malaria (GFATM) under the New Funding Model to support the Uganda Malaria
Reduction Strategy. Part of this grant is for sourcing for eligible talent to
cover human resources gaps in the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) in order
to strengthen its capacity.
Job Summary: The
Behavior Change Communication Specialist will lead a cross cutting intervention
of advocacy and behavioral change communication necessary to achieve malaria
prevention and control in Uganda. The incumbent will work directly with the
NMCP and MOH staff and partners to develop and implement strategies to ensure
that health promotion and behavior change messages on malaria prevention and
treatment are consistent with the health needs of the targeted populations and
are timely delivered in order to promote health behaviors within the
communities.
Behavior Change Communication Specialist will lead a cross cutting intervention
of advocacy and behavioral change communication necessary to achieve malaria
prevention and control in Uganda. The incumbent will work directly with the
NMCP and MOH staff and partners to develop and implement strategies to ensure
that health promotion and behavior change messages on malaria prevention and
treatment are consistent with the health needs of the targeted populations and
are timely delivered in order to promote health behaviors within the
communities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In
charge of developing a comprehensive advocacy and BCC work plans - Coordinate
and collaborate with partners and stakeholders to coordinate the
development and implementation of advocacy and BCC strategies - Significantly
contribute to the identification and scaling-up of best practices in
behavior change interventions; - Oversee
the planning and coordination of commemoration/celebration of key
international and national malaria events/days - Take
part in the documentation and dissemination of programme reports - Actively
participate in raising awareness of malaria control and prevention
measures at national, local, and community levels. - Technically
support Behavior Change Communication efforts related to appropriate
care-seeking and treatment - Participate
and take role in coordinating in ASBCC malaria working group - Identify
key operational research priorities and provide technical support in execution
of the agreed upon protocols - Perform
any other duties assigned by the program manager National malaria control
program
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mass communication
or related field. Possession of a Master’s degree in Mass communication. - At
least six years’ experience working with Mass Communication programmes/
institutions or related experience. - Past
exposure and experience working with malaria control programs or the
health sector at national, district and community levels is desirable. - Working
knowledge and understanding of the factors that affect the behavior and
practices of both service providers and users of malaria control
interventions. - Familiarity
with principles and approaches in community mobilization. - Strong
leadership, strategic planning, interpersonal and communications skills. - Excellent
analytical skills - Excellent
report writing skills - Ability
to work within a team and under pressure and handle multiple activities - Possess
the ability to work with minimal supervision and self-motivation to
accomplish tasks in time. - Fluency
in oral and written English
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
All interested but suitably qualified
individuals should send their applications accompanied with detailed curriculum
Vitae, copies of academic/professional certificates should be delivered to the
address below;
individuals should send their applications accompanied with detailed curriculum
Vitae, copies of academic/professional certificates should be delivered to the
address below;
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Health,
Plot 6 Lourdel Road – Nakasero,
Room 4, Ground Floor,
P.O. Box 7272, Kampala.
Deadline:
30th July 2015 by 1700 hrs
30th July 2015 by 1700 hrs
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