Senior Behavior Change/Communications Associate and Network Community Linkages Associate at Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP)

Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) is a leading indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes better healthcare for all Nigerians through the creation of strong and sustainable health systems. CIHP is consistent with global orientation towards the transfer of program management and implementation responsibilities of donor-supported programs to indigenous organizations. This is aimed at increasing local ownership, funding effectiveness and strengthening of local talent for the adequate provision of quality technical assistance for healthcare and development in Nigeria as part of the US President's Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR II )'s central sustainability theme. The broadened scope of objectives has created the need for increased staff capacity around new and enlarged areas of focus.

Working with CIHP is all about making a difference to people's lives by ensuring quality and sustainable health service provision. Provided, that you have the dedication, commitment, community spirit and client service skills to make a positive difference to the many thousands of people who will be relying on you, we can offer you a fair, diverse, dynamic and flexible learning environment across our six field offices or at the central office in Abuja, Nigeria.

We are recruiting for the positions of:

1.) Senior Behavior Change & Communications Associate x2

Location: Abuja

• Incumbent will coordinate and provide technical assistance for all SBC support activities as part of the program
• Provide technical assistance in the design, implementation and evaluation of SBC/Community Mobilization activities
• Coordinates the adaptation/development of IEC/media materials for the program and also work closely with the various sub-grantees to design and deliver communications interventions for behavior change to target groups.
• Provide technical support to build the capacity of local sub-grantees; work with CBOs and other staff to facilitate the transfer of skills to people living with HIV/AIDS and their families for prevention, support and care
• Assist in the application of program evaluation results, Newsletters, maintain communication websites, and prepare reports.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• A degree in public health, behavioral sciences, health communications, health promotion and education, or related field (or its equivalent)
• At least 3 years post NYSC working experience in supporting SBCC/IEC programs and health promotion and health education
• Experience in behavioral based strategic information (SI). Ability to apply research to health initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative programs, networks, linkages with clients and collaborating organizations
• Familiarity with USAID programs highly desired
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgements in a timely fashion

2.) Network Community Linkages Associate x4

Location: Benue, Kaduna, and Kogi

• Incumbent coordinates formal agreements and sub contract with state owned health care facilities and community/faith based partners to implement program activities
• Ensure strong community linkages to enhance HIV care and treatment services
• Work in close collaboration with Faith -based and community based organizations to provide comprehensive package of care for HIV care and treatment program beneficiaries including clinical and psychosocial services
• Submission of activity reports relating to community program activities. Ensures that items purchased for use by sub contract recipients are delivered to beneficiaries in a timely manner and used for program
• Mentor facility staff to ensure that the quality of services is in line with best practices and standards of care
• Act as program liaison with sub recipient partners and ensure sub grantees meet programmatic, administrative, financial and reporting obligations of the grant agreement.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Degree in Sociology, Psychology or health related discipline (Master's degree preferred)
• At least 2 years experience in the implementation and management of health /HIV programs
• Experience working at community level implementing health/HIV programs
• Experience with staff supervision and mentoring

General Requirements

• All positions require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, computer applications and Internet/Emails
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Significant amount of travel may be involved for all positions.
• Commitment to and understanding of organizations vision, values and principles including rights-based/gender approaches would be expected.

Terms of Employment

• The organization offers highly competitive salary packages for all positions.
• Appointments for each of these positions will be subject to a probationary period.
• Local terms and conditions are applicable.

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested/Qualified candidates should apply by email with CV and a suitability statement of not more than 200 words as a Microsoft Word attachment to:
hr@cihpng.org
The subject of the email should be the POSITION title and the applicant's full name e.g. Finance Associate -  Mary John.

Applications not sent in this format will NOT be processed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.