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

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Government 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 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 vacant position:

Job Title: Senior Officer, Health Communications

Location: Katsina

Job Profile:

• This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the Territorial Manager.
• S/He will lead the Family Planning/Reproductive Health/Maternal and Child Health (FP/RH/MCH) community level communication, mobilisation and referral activities at the regional level for the ESMPIN project.
• With the support of the members of the regional team, s/he will contribute to increasing demand for (FP/RH/MCH) services in the region and will also coordinate and supervise IPC conductors, mid-mass media and other evidence informed approaches to ensure ESMPIN project deliverables are met.
• S/He will also monitor and provide feedback on (FP/RH/MCH) mass media campaigns.

Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:

• Must possess a first degree in any of the Medical/Behavioural or Social Sciences or its equivalent in a relevant field. A Masters degree in Public Health or any related discipline will be of added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC working experience in a health facility, community mobilization role or related area.
• Must possess a basic understanding of recent advances in family Planning, Reproductive Health and Maternal and Child Health (FP/RH/MCH).
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits:
The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date
26th September, 2014

Method of Application:
A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), addressed to the Deputy Director-HR this email address: [email protected] 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 26th of September 2014 to the email address beside the job you are applying for. We kindly request that only candidates with the minimum requirements need apply. While we respect your application, due to the large number of applications received by SFH Nigeria, please note that we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.