SHI Nigeria Recruiting! (4)

SHI: Behaviour Change Communication Mgr

SHI Nigeria is a private not for profit NGO that specializes in health commodities supply chain management. We are seeking to recruit dynamic and performance driven individuals to the different positions below at the National, Zonal and State Offices: Behaviour Change Communication Manager

BCC MANAGER
(Abuja) Ref: BC-l22
The BCC Manager will provide technical leadership in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of IEC/BCC activities as well as capacity-building of staff to strengthen communication efforts. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
• Organize and facilitate workshops to review current BCC strategies and objectives with PR and other stakeholders in all health areas;
• Work with PR in revising and for design BCC activities based on identified objectives. Oversee the development of content for various activities in all health areas, including the development of communication briefs’ (setting practical terms for the goal, purpose and outputs expected) for each communication channel;
• Work with PR and other stakeholders to ensure relevant behaviour determinants have been identified and addressed in designing and developing BCC messages and activities;
• Oversee the development and production of communication materials including print and electronic media, IEC materials, promotional items, and training manuals;
• Organize and facilitate trainings for health workers, CBO, etc in order to build capacity in designing and implementing evidence based and effective IEC/BCC interventions with an emphasis on developing interactive communication skills;
• Facilitate and ensure all communication materials are pre-tested for relevance and are appropriate to target communities;
• To mentor the head office and Zonal communications team

Minimum Qualification and Skills Required
• Advanced Degree in the following or related field; Behaviour Change Communication, Health Education and behavioural Science, etc.
• Minimum MS years working experience in a NGO/Health Management environment.
• A good knowledge of behaviour Change theories and models;
• In-depth knowledge of the full range of social marketing communications;
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills; and
• Team-building skills required.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should submit a letter of relevance for the job indicating position on the subject field and a resume to: position ref number above@shi-logistics.com (e.g. for State Programme Officer, send e-mail to: SP-127@shi-logistics.com). Please adhere to this instruction strictly. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 29th June, 2010.