Amref Health Africa is an African-led international health development organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 1957 as the Flying Doctors of East Africa to bring critical health services to remote communities, Amref Health Africa envision to bringing lasting health change for Africain more than 30 countries across the continent. With a focus on women and children, the organization strives to overcome the most critical health challenges facing the continent: maternal and child health, HIV & TB, malaria, water and sanitation and health systems strengthening. Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia has been working in Ethiopia since 2002 in close collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health implementing a range of projects in maternal, neonatal and child health, reproductive health, health systems strengthening, health workforce development, water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS and non-communicable diseases across the country, supported by a wide range of multilateral and bilateral donors, corporates and foundations.
Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia would like to recruit a Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor based in Addis Ababa with frequent travel to projects intervention woredas reports to program manager.
Summary of job
The Health Communication Advisor will work with all project managers to achieve the development and implementation of Amref Health Africa Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) interventions encompassing Reproductive Health, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (RMNCH) , Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Communicable and non-communicable diseases, clinical outreach services, nutrition, capacity building. He/she will design and implement all project related SBCC activities in line with Federal Ministry of Health, Regional Health Bureaus, non-governmental partners, community organizations, and other stakeholders SBCC Health program. The Advisor will ensure Amref Health Africa SBCC activities and messages reflect national and regional policies and procedures and that all the activities motivate communities, families and individuals to improve their health behavior and use of services all across projects areas.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key-Responsibilities:
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
The SBCC Advisor will be responsible for the essential duties as follows,
· Work with Amref Health Africa program team to strategically plan, design, implement and evaluate SBCC activities, including social mobilization, media interventions gender integration, and ensure appropriate linkages with other programs.
· Coordinate and oversee the design, development, translation, pre-testing, production of SBCC media & materials;
· Identify, select and oversee the work of radio producers, writers, translators, graphic design agencies and consultants;
· Support and develop SBCC capacity strengthening strategy for partners and implement capacity strengthening programs.
· Work with other field office staff to organize and facilitate workshops, meetings, trainings related to the development and implementation of SBCC programs.
· Support and oversee events organized by projects: community conversations focus group discussions, interviews and other forums.
· Promote strategic alliances with key media platforms and material development service providers, as well as other government and non-governmental institutions.
· Follow up and manage the design, production, delivery and distribution of SBCC materials (video, audio, photography, billboards, posters and all printed materials).
· Monitor national and local media reporting of Amref Health Africa projects and any on-going mass media as well as web-based media presence/mention of the organization.
· Monitor SBCC materials and messaging and write regular reports
· Assist with adaptation, translation, pre-testing, and required technical review of all SBCC messaging in line with FMOH’S and other government sector policies and guidelines.
· Represent Amref Health Africa in health communication related forums, technical working groups, including the FMOH SBCC TWGs.
· Work closely with program staff at all level to make sure that Amref Health Africa’s visibility is not compromised and the branding/marking plan of the organization is adhered in all types of projects communication and media materials.
· Ensure message and content consistency, continuity and integrity of all SBCC activities for each targeted audience of the projects.
· Ensure consistency, continuity and integrity to Amref Health Africa’s core objectives, and messages and activities of the SBCC strategy that are localized and adapted at the woreda or kebele level, and provide field-based support for implementation.
· Identify program technical assistance (TA) needs, request TA when necessary and coordinate TA related to SBCC.
· Maintain clear, consistent, and open communication about program progress, implementation, management, and needs with supervisor, team staff, and headquarters office.
· Develop work plans and budgets for SBCC Health related materials
· Identify and request necessary technical assistance
· Assist with other assignments as requested by supervisor.
· Master’s degree in health communications, health promotion, public health management, social sciences, international development, or a related field.
· At least 6 years of experience in relevant areas.
· Knowledge and experience in health education and behavioral change communication is required.
· Experience in developing and implementing a behavioral change communication strategy, focusing on creating demand for community and facility-based health services.
· Experience in working for MNCH, Disease Prevention and WASH projects that encompass a strong behavior change communication component.
· Experience in developing behavioral change communication tools and materials.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Local language skills are an advantage.
· Strong awareness and experience of e-communications, website and social media platforms.
· Developing, optimizing and incorporating multimedia content (e.g video, webcasts and blogs) into websites and social media.
· Assist in managing and executing special events.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe premium is a plus).
· Experience working with development projects in the field of health and WASH.
· Willing and able to travel to Amref Health Africa intervention areas, particularly to Developing regions.
· Well organized, and able to respond quickly to requests while maintaining a high quality of output.
· Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work proactively and independently, maintain a flexible work manner and schedule.
Key Competencies
· Proactive and innovative
· Enthusiasm and drive
· Confident, Integrity, Flexible
· Able to prioritize areas of work and meet deadlines
· Responding to multiple needs of program staff in-country
· Proficient in written and spoken English and Amharic
· Managing resources well
Terms of employment: one year, possibility of extension based on availability of fund and performance
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Country Office.
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