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PROVINCIAL COMMUNITY MOBILISATION OFFICER |
jhpiego |
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Posted 2019-04-01 03:57:57
Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization
affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University.
For 40 years in East and Southern Africa, Jhpiego has empowered front-line
health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost, hands-on
solutions that strengthen the delivery of health care services, following the
household-to-hospital continuum of care. Jhpiego partners with organizations
from the community to the national levels, building sustainable, local capacity
through advocacy, policy development, human resources for health and quality
and performance improvement approaches. For further information about
Jhpiego, please visit our website at www.jhpiego.org.
Jhpiego invites applications for the following positions for the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) VMMC Project.
All
successful candidates selected for these positions will be subject to a
pre-employment background check. Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer.
PROVINCIAL COMMUNITY MOBILISATION OFFICER
Overview:
To take the lead in the provincial coordination and implementation of the
sustained demand creation activities for the VMMC program by providing
technical guidance and oversight and, ensuring that strategies are age targeted
and specific while respecting the cultural settings in which programs are being
implemented.
Responsibilities:
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Facilitate
development of provincial/district-specific demand creation plans.
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Liaise
with PMO/DCMO to develop demand creation plans for hard to reach areas
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Liaise
with Provincial and district structures and other implementing partners to
develop and implement communications plans.
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Participate
in all relevant VMMC technical advisory groups at provincial level and provides
technical support.
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Works
with Technical Advisor for Advocacy, Mobilization and Communication to
coordinate demand creation efforts with service delivery and provincial mentors
to ensure availability and quality of efforts.
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Coordinate
and facilitate any group-based training activities.
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Collaborate
with local organizations including CBOs and CSOs to conduct demand creation
activities to ensure effective dissemination of key messages.
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Manage
the dissemination and distribution of communication materials to create
visibility and increase awareness and knowledge of VMMC services.
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Work
closely with service delivery sites to create demand so as to ensure a good
uptake of MC services
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Work
with the Jhpiego Zambia male circumcision team to provide strategic guidance in
the areas of advocacy for VMMC in the project provinces and oversees the
technical approach to advocacy for the project.
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Utilize
the project’s VMMC communication and advocacy strategy to coordinate the
development of provincial demand generation plans for each target population.
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Initiate
and participate in evaluation of targeted demand generation strategies and
assessment activities related to advocacy, community mobilization and
communications with the goal of improving project outcomes.
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Provide
technical and strategic guidance in the area of community mobilization;
supporting the program’s provincial-based technical teams to meet their
objectives of increased numbers of VMMC performed
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Mobilise
and sustain a community-based network of community mobilizers and advocates to
carry out project activities; and working closely with provincial and national
partners who collaborate on these objectiv
Qualifications
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Degree
in Communications, Public health or related field with 6-7 years’ experience;
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Minimum
three years of relevant experience in HIV prevention and health communication
programs;
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Familiarity
with demand generation for VMMC and behavior change approaches and best
practices and demonstrated experience in creating demand for VMMC or other
public health interventions particular for hard to reach population groups;
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Experience
working with international and local NGOs and community-based organizations, as
well as the MOH/MCDMCH;
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Experience
holding community meetings and public speaking in English and at least 2 local
languages;
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Excellent
problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills, with ability to
prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a demanding environment;
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Familiarity
with media community in Zambia;
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Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, written and spoken;
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Proficient
computer skills, including MS Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
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Willingness
to travel frequently to clinical facilities and community events throughout the
provinces
To apply, please send your application letter and curriculum vitae
to the Human Resources Manager:
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Closing date is 12th April,
2019