Organisation: Global
Health Corps (GHC)
Health Corps (GHC)
Placement Organisation: Ministry of Health – Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Eligible Citizenship: USA
Salary: Monthly
Stipend
Stipend
Position Code: G11-Int
About GHC:
Global Health Corps
pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new
thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the
tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their
ability to enact change through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We
currently place fellows in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and
Zambia.
pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new
thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the
tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their
ability to enact change through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We
currently place fellows in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and
Zambia.
About US:
The Ministry of
Health (MOH) Uganda is a government body charged with policy formulation and
policy dialogue with health development partners, resource mobilization and
budgeting, strategic planning, regulation and advising other ministries on
health matters, setting standards and quality assurance, capacity development
and technical support, provision of nationally coordinated services such as
epidemic control, coordination of health research, and monitoring and
evaluation of the overall sector performance.
Health (MOH) Uganda is a government body charged with policy formulation and
policy dialogue with health development partners, resource mobilization and
budgeting, strategic planning, regulation and advising other ministries on
health matters, setting standards and quality assurance, capacity development
and technical support, provision of nationally coordinated services such as
epidemic control, coordination of health research, and monitoring and
evaluation of the overall sector performance.
Job Summary: The Social Behavior Change Communications
Officer will collaborate with the Ministry of Health (MOH) team to develop,
implement, monitor, and evaluate Social Behavior Change Communication
interventions. The role will also involve provision of support for resource
mobilization efforts for Social Behavior Change Communication interventions, in
line with the department’s mission.
Officer will collaborate with the Ministry of Health (MOH) team to develop,
implement, monitor, and evaluate Social Behavior Change Communication
interventions. The role will also involve provision of support for resource
mobilization efforts for Social Behavior Change Communication interventions, in
line with the department’s mission.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Working
with the MOH team, the Social Behavior Change Communication Officer will:
with the MOH team, the Social Behavior Change Communication Officer will:
- Explore and document best practices to promote Social Behavior
Change Communication in line with existing standards - Monitor national Social Behavior Change Communication implementation
- Map all partners working on Social Behavior Change Communication in
Uganda - Network with various stakeholders (public and private) to promote
the Social Behavior Change Communication agenda at the policy and
implementation levels - Disseminate experiences arising from Social Behavior Change
Communication interventions in line with the departmental guidelines - Identify funding opportunities for Social Behavior Change
Communication activities - Develop fundable research proposals for Social Behavior Change
Communication programs and activities - Develop operational plans and budgets for Social Behavior Change
Communication initiatives in line with the approved programs and budget
lines - Monitor and evaluate impact of Social Behavior Change Communication
interventions in various health programs - Prepare monthly and other regular reports of Social Behavior Change
Communication activities in line with the departmental guidelines - Oversee community health worker program and act as liaison between
key partners
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Global Health Corps Social Behavior
Change Communications Officer career placement should hold a Bachelor’s
degree* - Preferred: Master’s degree in Public Health, Communications or
related field - Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and/or evaluating
social behavior change communication interventions* - Excellent writing skills, with the ability to present complex topics
in accessible language* - Experience researching or analyzing policy or
quantitative/qualitative data* - Experience with fundraising or partnership development, especially
acting as the lead point of contact for high-level stakeholders like
donors or government officials* - Knowledge of USAID and other large donor agency rules and
regulations - Experience with or academic training in community health worker
programs, and/or experience working directly with a developing country
government - Strong presentation skills
- Experience in conference and/or high-level meeting planning and
organization - Good analytical and decision-making skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a team environment, but with self-sufficiency and
self-motivation - Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to multitask with flexibility and demonstrated ability to
prioritize across multiple activities - Experience living in a developing country
- Proficiency in MS Office and computer applications (Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint)
NB: Items indicated
with an asterisk (*) are required
with an asterisk (*) are required
Fellowship Stipend, Benefits, and Logistics:
In addition to the
intensive leadership development and professional growth that the fellowship
offers, the Global Health Corps fellowship includes the following benefits. GHC
arranges several logistical details on fellows’ behalf with the expectation
that fellows will take ownership of their overall experience. Read on below to
learn more about how these items apply to specific placements:
intensive leadership development and professional growth that the fellowship
offers, the Global Health Corps fellowship includes the following benefits. GHC
arranges several logistical details on fellows’ behalf with the expectation
that fellows will take ownership of their overall experience. Read on below to
learn more about how these items apply to specific placements:
- Monthly living stipend
- Award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
- Housing
- Insurance
- Support in applying for visas and/or work permits, as necessary
- Travel costs covered to and from placement site, GHC training and
retreats - Professional development funds of up to $600
How to Apply:
All applicants who
desire to be placed by the Global Health Corps in the aforementioned
organization should express interest by clearly following the instructions at
the web page below.
desire to be placed by the Global Health Corps in the aforementioned
organization should express interest by clearly following the instructions at
the web page below.
Deadline: 16th January, 2019 at 11:59pm EST
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