Malaria Consortium (www.malariaconsortium.org) is one of the world's leading non-profit organizations, which is dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium (MC) works to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote child and maternal health.
Malaria Consortium works with partners, including all levels of Government to improve the lives of all, especially the poorest and marginalized in Africa and Asia. MC targets key health burdens, including malaria, pneumonia and other neglected tropical diseases, along with other factors that impact child and maternal health.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: GF iCCM Demand Creation Officer
Location: Kebbi
Project Duration: June 2017- December 2017.
Job Description
- The job holder will work directly with the State Coordinator with focus on advocacy, community engagement, and mobilization; and other behavioural change communication activities targeted at the key iCCM audiences in the state.
- This office will plan and coordinate demand creation activities and ensure the roll out of such activities meet international standard of quality
Qualifications
- Candidates must have a degree in Communication, Public Health or equivalent fields and a minimum 3-5 years' experience in social and community mobilization, public health and advocacy.
- Experience collaborating with Ministry of Health and/or State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP)in the northern states is a plus.
- Also, fluency in English and Hausa languages as well as experience working in culturally challenging environments is compulsory for this role.
Terms of Appointment
The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. Local terms and conditions will apply.
Application Closing Date
31st May, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to:
[email protected]
Note
- Candidates must state the projects, position and location as the mail subject.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection tests and interviews.
- Interested candidates should please note the project duration above