IMA World Health Social and Behavior Change Communication Advisor (SBCC Advisor) – Kenya COVID-19 Response Jobs
IMA World Health Social and Behavior Change Communication Advisor (SBCC Advisor) – Kenya COVID-19 Response Jobs
With a mission to restore health and healing to those most in need, Corus International is a non-profit, faith-based organization that offers extensive expertise in health systems strengthening as well as neglected tropical diseases, malaria, HIV, non- communicable diseases, and sexual and gender based violence programs in some of the most challenging and post-conflict settings throughout the world.
Corus is seeking a Social and Behavior Change Communication Advisor (SBCC Advisor) for a program to strengthen community ownership and engagement in leading select COVID-19 responses in Kenya. Corus will be leading a consortium that will draw upon a trusted network of faith leaders, associated health facilities, and community health workers (CHWs) to address COVID-19. The Consortium’s response will focus on facilitating home-based care, enhancing community structures to conduct surveillance, and strengthening capacity of facilities to provide high quality service delivery.
Position Summary:
The SBCC Advisor will be a senior member of the project team. He/she will work closely with the consortium partners and county/sub-county level Ministry of Health (MOH) counterparts to roll out messages on a variety of platforms, including mass and digital media, to promote adoption of healthy behaviors and prevention of COVID-19.
The SBCC Advisor will be based in the Corus office in Nairobi, Kenya.
Responsibilities:
Lead execution of the project’s SBCC component in Kenya
In collaboration with consortium partners, design communication and messaging content
In collaboration with consortium partners, conduct training of community health workers (CHWs) and
religious and traditional leaders to disseminate messages and engage communities
Liaise with MOH sub-county level personnel to ensure coordinated communications activities at the community level
In coordination with partners, review punctual SBCC data and adjust activities as required to achieve project objectives
Conduct focus groups and/or other qualitative surveys to assess the reach and effectiveness of messages
Prepare required narrative reports
Identify successes achieved through project implementation and draft success stories for dissemination
Qualifications:
5-7 years of experience in relevant areas
Master’s degree in communications, public health management, social sciences, or a related field
Knowledge and experience in health education and behavioral change communication is required
Project management experience
Demonstrated record of working with MOH and community-level stakeholders
Experience in developing and implementing behavioral change communications, focusing on creating demand for community and facility-based health services
Experience working on USG donor funded projects preferred
Experience using digital technologies for message dissemination a plus
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IMA World Health Social and Behavior Change Communication Advisor (SBCC Advisor) – Kenya COVID-19 Response Jobs
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