Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication
[CBCC] is seeking to recruit a Program Assistant – Social
and Behaviour Change Communication to be
based in Kibish Sub County, Turkana for the AFYA TIMIZA project.
Job Ref: CBCC/AFYA TIMIZA/02/2017
Background: AFYA TIMIZA is a USAID project to support enhanced access to and
utilization of quality Family Planning / Reproductive, Maternal, New-born,
Child and Adolescent Health [FP/RMNCAH], Nutrition and WASH services in
selected sub counties in Samburu & Turkana.
CBCC is one of the AFYA TIMIZA
project partners responsible for increasing care-seeking and health promoting
behaviours in the selected sub-counties in Samburu and Turkana.
Responsibilities:
·
Responsible for the SBCC technical
component of the AFYA TIMIZA project in Kibish sub county
·
Strengthen the capacity of sub county
level teams on SBCC in line with the relevant national and county communication
strategy & guidelines
·
Contribute to timely, accurate and
appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the clients,
including monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports
·
Ensure planning, implementation, M
& E is executed and reported in line with the CBCC and USAID rules and
regulations
·
Establish and maintain productive
relationships with key stakeholders at the sub county level
·
Work collaboratively with other AFYA
TIMIZA partner to ensure necessary project planning and implementation
development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly
and efficiently
·
Participate regularly in relevant
coordination and technical working groups and task forces at sub county level.
·
Carry out other tasks as required by
CBCC leadership ensuring overall success of the project
Educational requirements:
Diploma in any health-related field:
Public Health, Nursing or Nutrition, a Higher diploma in Health Promotion &
Education or a 1st degree in Public Health, Health promotion, Nutrition or
other related field, or equivalent combination of education will be an added
advantage
Experience requirements:
·
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in
implementing SBCC in Public Health programs
·
Demonstrated experience in implementing
and providing SBCC technical assistance to public health programs
Desired Skills:
·
A team player accustomed to building
team capacity, excellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills
·
Strong management, results oriented
and decision-making skills
·
Ability to work in a complex
environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to
perform
·
Proven ability to respond to changing
situations in a flexible manner
·
Strong experience in county-level
advocacy and policy-planning
Salary Type: Negotiable
Centre for Behaviour Change and
Communication [CBCC] is seeking to recruit a Social and Behaviour Change Communication Officer to be based in Lodwar, Turkana county for the AFYA TIMIZA
project.
Job Ref: CBCC/AFYA TIMIZA/01/2017
Background: AFYA TIMIZA is a USAID project to support enhanced access to and
utilization of quality Family Planning / Reproductive, Maternal, New-born,
Child and Adolescent Health [FP/RMNCAH], Nutrition and WASH services in
selected sub counties in Samburu & Turkana.
The project seeks to sustainably
improve the health outcomes for mothers, children and adolescents in Samburu
& Turkana Counties over a 5-year period [September 2016 to September 2021].
CBCC is one of the AFYA TIMIZA
project partners responsible for increasing care-seeking and health promoting
behaviours in the selected sub-counties in Samburu and Turkana.
Responsibilities:
·
Responsible for the SBCC technical
component of the AFYA TIMIZA project in Turkana South and Loima sub counties
·
Contribute to the development,
budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of CBCC annual County
workplans
·
Strengthen the capacity of County
level teams on SBCC in line with the relevant national guidelines
·
Ensure grant work plan objectives,
budgets and project implementation at the County is completed on schedule, on
budget, measurable and with the highest level of quality
·
Contribute to timely, accurate and
appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the clients,
including monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports
·
Ensure planning, implementation, M
& E is executed and reported in line with the CBCC and USAID rules and
regulations
·
Work collaboratively with other AFYA
TIMIZA project team members to ensure necessary project planning and implementation
development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly
and efficiently
·
Participate regularly in relevant
coordination and technical working groups and task forces at county level
·
Carry out other tasks as required by
CBCC leadership ensuring overall success of the project
Educational
requirements:
Degree in one of the following or
related fields: Public Health, Health promotion, Nutrition or other related
field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Experience
requirements:
·
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in
implementing SBCC
·
Demonstrated experience in
implementing and providing SBCC technical assistance to public health programs
Desired
Skills:
·
A team player accustomed to building
team capacity, excellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills
·
Strong management, results oriented
and decision-making skills
·
Ability to work in a complex
environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to
perform
·
Proven ability to respond to changing
situations in a flexible manner
·
Strong experience in county-level
advocacy and policy-planning
How to Apply
Applications and CVs should be sent
to hr@centreforbcc.com quoting the reference number by November 21st, 2017.
Due to the number of applications to
be received only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
CBCC is an equal opportunity employer
Website: www.centreforbcc.com