Health Communication Coordinator, Women's Health Project/Maternal & Child Health/Reproductive Health (WHP/MCH/RP) at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health 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), as well as the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria among other international donors.

We seek to recruit qualified persons due to new programme initiatives and growth. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require competent candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Health Communication Coordinator, Women's Health Project/Maternal & Child Health/Reproductive Health (WHP/MCH/RP)

Job Reference Code: WHPHCCRiv-ext
Location: Rivers State

Job Profile

• This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the Territorial Manager with a dotted reporting line to the Women’s Health Project (WHP) Programme Manager.
• The successful candidate(s) will lead the implementation of Maternal and Child Health/Reproductive Health (MCH/RH) activities and/or interventions at the regional level.
• With the support of the Territorial Manager, the staff member will coordinate and ensure the successful implementation of all demand generation and MCH/RH activities within the designated region.

Qualifications/Experience

• A first degree in Health/Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Pharmacy or Communication Arts.
• Must have at least 3 years post NYSC work experience on similar job.
• Possess basic knowledge of MCH/RH services
• Candidates should be able to communicate proficiently in the dominant language of the region.
• S/He must be attuned to and be comfortable with the culture/traditions of the people.
• Excellent communication, presentation, report writing and mentoring skills
• Supervisory, relationship management/advocacy skills and mentoring skills
• High level of integrity.

Application Closing Date
23rd February, 2016.

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

Note:

• Applicants will be required to register on the SFH SAP recruitment portal, providing their detailed information. Subsequently, a registration confirmation will be received at the registered email address.
• On receipt of the registration confirmation, return to the SFH website, log-in to the recruitment portal and apply for the vacant position of choice.
• Do note that all applicants will need to carefully follow the instructions provided on the website and should be ready to upload a CV.
• Please note that attempts to apply for a position not qualified for will result in automatic disqualification by the system.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.