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• Analysis
  of the context (local culture, traditions, habits, health perception) to
  adapt study messages and support the social mapping (villages,
  populations, actors).
• Define
  and update the study communication strategy and related, including
  objectives, target population, messages, activities and specific actions.
• Formulate
  a communication plan to respond to rumours about the study
• In
  charge of the analysis of the context (focal culture, traditions,
  habits, health perception) to adapt study messages and support the social
  mapping (villages, populations, actors).
• Define
  and update the study communication strategy and related, including
  objectives, target population, messages, activities, specific
  actions.
• Ensure
  good communication within the communication team and with the team at
  the-study site.
• Pre-test
  content and format of communication messages with target groups in order
  •to ensure the adequacy, relevance and full understanding of the
  messages.
• Work
  in close coordination with the human resources department and study
  investigators, participate in the recruitment of the communication team.
• Mentor
  and train the study team to adequately implement the communication
  strategy and to recognize and communicate any potential problems to
  study investigators.
• Ensure
  regular collaboration and coordination with the team working at the study
  site, to guarantee that the communication team is part of the trial
  activities and contribute to the objectives of the project.

• The
  applicant should preferably hold a University degree in Social Sciences,
  Social Communication, Health Promotion or related studies.
• Prior
  experience in related jobs (health promotion, project coordination, social
  research) within MSF or any other research organisation.
• Local
  language desirable.
• Managerial
  skills and very good team player.

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