Community Mobilization Officer at EngenderHealth Nigeria

EngenderHealth is a leading global women's health organization committed to ensuring that every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the best chance at survival. In 20 countries around the world, we train health care professionals and partner with governments and communities to make high-quality family planning and sexual and reproductive health services available - today and for generations to come.

EngenderHealth works worldwide to improve the lives of individuals by making reproductive health services safe, available, and sustainable. We provide technical assistance, training, and information, with a focus on practical solutions that improve services Where resources are scare. We believe that individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and to receive care that meets their needs. We work in partnership with governments, institutions, and health care professionals to make this a right a reality.

EngenderHealth is currently looking for qualified applicants to staff its Fistula Care Plus offices in Abuja and Sokoto. This position require excellent verbal and written English language:

Job Position: Community Mobilization Officer

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Location: Sokoto
Reports to: Deputy Project Director, Fistula Care Plus

Job Description

• Based in Sokoto, the Community Mobilization Officer will coordinate and implement community mobilization activities as well as assist with overall monitoring of community activities aimed at promoting awareness of reproductive health including obstetric fistula prevention, treatment and reintegration; maternal health, and family planning.

Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Deputy Project Manager, the Community Mobilization Officer will:

• Identify community issues/challenges and develop strategies for effective implementation of the project
• Prepare community mobilization strategies and activities for inclusion in workplans and budgets. Develop budget estimates for activities
• Partner with Ward Development Committees (WDCs) to identify community groups in focal states which may include religious groups, women's groups, men’s groups, local community organizations and NGOs, as well as private sector institutions.  create awareness of obstetric fistula, its prevention, access to treatment and options for reintegration.
• Conduct sensitization workshops and coordinate other activities with WDCs, community leaders and groups to increase awareness about fistula prevention and treatment and to foster positive attitudes on SRHR issues
• Coordinate activities with community mobilization officers from FGON, USAID or other donor-supported projects to identify possible joint activities for implementation
• Facilitate community training activities
• Facilitate community research activities
• Develop and coordinate community advocacy groups/champions for the project
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or Higher National Diploma from a recognized higher institution in public health, health planning or related discipline.
• Five years' experience in community engagement.
• Research and analytical skills preferred.
• Experience with report writing and strategy writing.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work with community groups, other technical staff, experts, and with counterparts from the public, private and NGO sectors.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication, teamwork skills.
• Ability to conduct interviews, record and report findings and work without close supervision.
• Computer skills with MS Word and MS Excel essential. Knowledge of software such as SPSS, Stata, MS Access, desirable.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and to deal with variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language.
• Ability to travel 30% to 50% time.

Remuneration

• Commensurate with background and experience.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2014.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online