Community Engagement Specialist (Sokoto) at the Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support, primary health care system strengthening and Maternal and Child Health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation among other international donors. We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in the organisation. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require competent candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Community Engagement Specialist

Application Code: Community Engagement Specialist-Sokoto
Location: Sokoto

Job Profile

• The community engagement specialist will be responsible for promoting positive behaviour change and appropriate use of health services and commodities among communities and private health facilities.

Job-role

• The successful candidate will lead the implementation of organized community-level interventions through CHIPs.
• Prepare monthly work plans for CHIPs; lead development and distribution of IEC materials; Work with Breakthrough for action and stakeholders to develop community radio, drama, social media or other communication strategies to make information and critical discourse about RMNCAH+N services uptake to the public.
• Support reconstitution of FHCs or WDCs for health system strengthening in wards & communities; Build capacity of FHCs and WDCs on citizenship engagement and holding government and facilities accountable for health services rendered.
• Support FHCs and WDCs on selection of CHIPs, support quarterly meetings of FHCs & WDCs, train, supervise and monitor CHIPs, FHCs and WDCs activities. Identify and fill CSO/CBOs capacity gaps to hold government and government facilities accountable for quality of health services rendered. Monitor and strengthen linkages between community and facility health interventions.
• Lead the emergency transport scheme in the state including recruitment and sustenance of interest of volunteer drivers.
• Support their training, supervision, service quality improvement and monitoring.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Biological and Health Sciences.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Must possess a minimum of five years’ successful experience leading and supporting community health interventions.
• Must have experience implementing RMNCAH +N in northern states within Nigeria
• Demonstrated leadership skills. Ability to lead teams to achieve specified outcomes.
• Must have experience in coordinating project management meetings with state stakeholders, implementing partners and other NGOs, and beneficiary partners.
• Must be able to engage community gatekeepers and key opinion leaders on health matters in Northern states
• Must have experience leading emergency transport scheme initiatives in Northern Nigeria
• Must be able to lead and coordinate state wide demand generation activities
• Must have experience leading state wide policy and programme interventions
• Must have excellent writing and grammar skills. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing.
• Knowledge and fluency of Hausa language
• Must have demonstrated proficiency using intermediate level software applications, including PowerPoints, MS word, spreadsheet and databases.

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

Application Closing Date
6th August, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward a one-page Application Letter (using the position reference as the subject), addressed to the "Director, Human Resources", clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job and current remuneration and send to: [email protected]

Note

• Applicants should send the application, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating current telephone numbers, e-mail address and contact details to the email address above
• Please note that the subject of your email application should be the "Application Code" of the position being applied for. Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements.
• All applications will be treated in confidence. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
• This project is subject to securing donor funding and the precise details of timelines and tasks are subject to change prior to project start-up. We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.