Senior Officer, Health Communications-WHP at Society for Family Health (SFH) - Yola

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs)in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV& AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. We seek to recruit highly qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require competent candidates for the following position:

Job Titel: Senior Officer, Health Communications - WHP

Location: Yola

Job Description
This is a senior officer position reporting to the Territorial Manager. The successful candidate will lead all SFH health franchise communication activities and/or interventions at the regional level. S/He with the support of the TM and franchise team members will work with stakeholders to identify and select communities for intervention and also identify health facilities for referrals. The successful candidate will coordinate the selection of appropriate number of IPC conductors using the selection criteria and provides regular support in terms of site visits, mentoring and coaching for quality project implementation.

Qualifications/Experience:
The desired candidate:

• Must possess a first degree in any of the Health/Natural Sciences, Communication Arts or its equivalent in a relevant field. A masters degree will be of added advantage
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience in a health facility, community mobilization role or related area.
• Must possess basic understanding of recent advances in Family Planning, Reproductive Health and Womens' Health related issues.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and report writing skills.
• Must also be conversant with the culture and behaviour of target communities.
• Must be computer literate with high proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word packages.

Remuneration
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date:
30th of April, 2013

Method of Application:
A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), should be addressed to the Assistant Director-HR this email address: hccyola@sfhnigeria.org clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent latest by the 30th of April, 2013 to the email address beside the job you are applying for based on your desired location. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.