Consultant - Media Personnel Training Facilitator at International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH)

International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization established to mainstream the media as a potent tool to accelerate health care information and delivery in Nigeria. ISMPH is an NGO registered with the CAC on the 3rd December, 2010. Public health issues have become major measurement of social-economic development especially on the African continent and other developing countries. The concerns about Public health, Sanitation, water shelter and the environment are critical to the development of national development objectives and the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The formation of a Non-governmental Organization "International Society of Media in Public Health" is in recognition of the very important roles that the media have to play in ensuring that public health issues are treated as developmental issues.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - Media Personnel Training Facilitator

Location: Kano

Background

• The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) leverages the power of media to advocate for effective health policies, inform the public, and support evidence-based health reforms. 
• To strengthen this mission, ISMPH is organizing a targeted training for selected media professionals. 
• The training focuses on enhancing their understanding and capacity to report on key public health policies and agendas such as RMNCAH, PHC Agenda, Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp), health insurance schemes, and the small and sick newborn agenda.

Objective of the Consultancy

• To design and deliver an intensive media capacity-building workshop that empowers media personnel to effectively communicate, analyze, and advocate through reporting on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) policies, Primary Health Care (PHC) reforms, the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp), health insurance initiatives, and the small and sick newborn agenda.

Key Responsibilities
The Consultant will be responsible for:

• Reviewing background materials on RMNCAH, PHC, SWAp, health insurance, and newborn care in Nigeria.
• Designing a tailored training curriculum and agenda.
• Facilitating interactive sessions during the 3-day per state workshop, including:
• Explaining technical concepts in journalist-friendly language.
• Case-based group discussions and breakout sessions.
• Guiding participants to develop story pitches on the above policy areas.
• Developing media-friendly pitch templates and communication guidelines.
• Submitting a comprehensive report including pre/post-test results and key recommendations.

Expected Deliverables:

• Detailed training curriculum and agenda aligned with ISMPH’s thematic focus.
• Slide decks and case studies on each theme (RMNCAH, PHC, SWAp, etc.).
• Delivery of the 3-day per state in-person training.
• Media pitch template and communication guideline document.
• Final report covering methodology, participant engagement, evaluations, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Public Health, Journalism, Development Communication, or related fields.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in media engagement and public health communication.
• Prior experience designing or facilitating media trainings on health sector reforms.
• Strong knowledge of Nigeria’s health policy landscape and the media ecosystem.
• Exceptional public speaking, moderation, and instructional design skills.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@ismph.org using the job title as the subject of the email.