Vacancies: State Coordinator, BCC/Community Mobilisation Officer
Large International non-profit seeks qualified candidates for $80 million USAID-funded Nigeria Malaria Action Program for States (MAPS) Project designed to support the Nigeria National Malaria Strategic Plan and National Malaria Control Program (NMCP). MAPS works in several states to increase the quality, access, and uptake of specific malaria control interventions, including lTNs, ACTs, RDTs, and IPTp to pregnant women. Positions are now open in the Country Office Abuja, and in Zamfara and Kogi Offices, MAPS is seeking to fill the following positions:
Position: State Coordinator (Kogi)
Job functions
- Provide overall vision and leadership to the state team, including oversight of state-level finances, human resources, monitoring and evaluation, and project implementation and planning in conjunction with state staff and Abuja-based Implementation Director,
- Oversee the start-up of the new state office, including office set-up, and assisting with the hiring of staff,
- Lead the development of MAPS state-specific activity plans, drawing from the annual MAPS work plan and state malaria program operational plans,
- Provide inputs on the annual planning processes of MAPS.
- Draft and contribute to the development and review of technical documents, reports, and materials for state-specific implementation.
- Act as a representative of FHI 360 and foster harmonious relationships and partnerships among MAPS and state-level governments, partners, donors, and other non-state entities.
- Work to strengthen the management capacity of the state Ministry of Health and Local Government Area health personnel to provide planning and oversight of malaria interventions.
- Participate in technical meetings at state and national levels as determined by the Implementation Director to support state malaria programs.
- Oversee a staff of approximately eight employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the implementation Director (supervisor),
Qualifications and Skills
- First degree in Health Sciences; a post-graduate degree in Public Health, Development, or a Social Sciences-related field is preferred.
- Public health experience (preferably malaria or infectious diseases) in Nigeria, including working in or with government agencies at the local state and/or national levels.
- A minimum of 10 years working experience with a minimum of two years in the development sector.
- Demonstrated experience in project or organizational management required,
- Proficiency in Excel Microsoft Word and Power Point.
Position: BCC/Community Mobilisation Officer (Kogi)
Job Functions
- Work with the Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Advisor to coordinate the development of BCC/IEC/media materials for the state program and also work closely with the local implementing Agencies (lAs) to design and deliver communications interventions for behavior change to target groups across the state.
- Foster individual and community mobilization through both proven and innovative implementation of key campaign messages, including proper and consistent LLIH use and maintenance; comprehension and use of ACTs; and increased use of ANC services.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health; Communications; Marketing; or a relevant field. Master’s Degree preferred and a minimum of five years working experience in BCC, including IEC-related activities and community mobilization.
- Demonstrated skill in community mobilization and coalition-building in both public and private sectors as well as fluency in English language, Pidgin English, and one or more of the local state languages.
How to Apply
Only qualified applicants who meet the above requirements are asked to send a cover letter and resume to pshi@fhi360.org by April 30, 2012. Kindly indicate which position being applied for in the cover letter and in the subject line of your email.
