Advocacy, Communication & Social Mobilization Officers (ACSM) at Sustainable Healthcare International (SHI)

Sustainable Healthcare International (SHI) Foundation has been a partner with the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) for over five years sharing in its vision for a malaria-free Nigeria and its goal to reduce the malaria burden to pre-elimination levels and bringing malaria-related mortality to zero. SHI is currently a Sub-Recipient to the Global Fund Malaria New Funding Model for core Programme implementation and Social Mobilization activities in the High Burden (HB) Northern States of Nigeria.

SHI is currently looking for qualified individuals who will be part of our great team to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Advocacy, Communication & Social Mobilization Officer (ACSM)    

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• To participate and provide technical assistance in the planning and implementation of activities in public health, programming and community based activities.
• Develop, monitor and review resource mobilization strategies for sustaining the organizations programs in line with the strategic objectives.
• Provide administrative support to the Programme Management Unit(PMU) in projects as well as the Advocacy Communication and Social Mobilization Unit(ACSM).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be part of the team to develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, and ensure maximum coordination of resources and effort.
• Take part in the preparation and monitoring of the budget and other finance related activities
• Help identify new opportunities and good practice both externally and from within.
• Sourcing for grant announcements and developing suitable proposals.
• Identify donors and areas for possible investment.
• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy and plan, in line with the strategic objectives of the organization.
• Develop and maintain relations with potential donors including local funding agencies, corporate sectors, and international donors in line with donor requirements.
• Report writing and report evaluation.
• Monitor the implementation of funded projects by liaising with the responsible departments to ensure quality and informed reporting to donors on a timely basis in line with the contractual donor obligations.
• Follow-up project proposals submitted to donors and keep proper record of all correspondences in line with organizational requirements.
• Maintain database for all grant publications.
• Liaise and maintain correspondence with relevant units/ program teams for better program coordination
• Work directly with STOs at the state level to deliver grant objectives
• Report or investigate concerns on program implementation
• Perform research on a regular basis to aid program implementation
• Report program status by keeping program plans up to date
• Schedule training events and prepare corresponding materials
• Occasionally attend and represent SHI at Rollback malaria partners coordination meetings and workshops
• Identify gaps and challenges in the reports submitted by field staff and make recommendation for appropriate action
• Prepare program presentations
• Maintain program databases
• Train; supervise other staff members to perform work activities as assigned.
• Prepare periodic reports as required by the program
• Administrative support
• Process and prepare documents such as fund request and expense reports.
• Prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings, record and transcribe minutes
• Maintain and update inventory, mailing, and database systems
• Open, sort and route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail
• Organize materials.

General Requirements

• Candidates must have a Medical degree or Bachelors degree in Health Sciences or other related discipline and a post graduate qualification in Public health or other related discipline.
• S/he must have a minimum of three years work experience in public health; particularly in malaria programs or any other programs in the other disease areas.
• Five years minimum experience is required for candidates without a post graduate degree.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2016 17:00 hrs (5pm local time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should attached a one (1) page suitability statement before their CV's and send to: [email protected] All documents should not exceed 4 pages and CV should be in MSword format.

Note:

• All applications received after the closing time and date will not be accepted
• All applicants should adhere strictly to the email and mailing format
• All applications that do not follow the laid down procedures highlighted above will be termed in-complete and will not be accepted
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• SHI is an equal opportunity employer
• Preference will be given to qualified applicants that are available to start immediately