PSI seeks candidates for the position of Technical Adviser, Health Communication in its Mali platform. This position is proposed for an anticipated new program focused on behavior change communications to improve health outcomes.
The candidate will directly assist the Chief of Party (COP) in the design, roll-out and day-to-day management and implementation of health communication interventions, including mass media, interpersonal communication and community mobilization. S/he will strengthen the capacity of platform programs, communications and research staff to design, implement and evaluate state-of- the-art evidence driven health communication initiatives that increase comprehensive knowledge and deepen understanding of priority health issues, promote positive health behaviors, and strengthen demand for key health services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead the design, implementation and monitoring of health communication initiatives and activities with clear behavioral objectives and outcomes. This includes mass media, social media, interpersonal communication and community mobilization.
• Support program staff and partners to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate evidence-based communications plans that use a combination of approaches, and are solidly grounded on behavioral theory and formative research;
• Continuously strengthen the capacity of platform programs, communications, research and M&E staff, and of external government, and other service delivery partners in behavior change communications;
• Lead marketing planning and communication processes across all health areas, according to platform and project priorities;
• Identify and pursue local and international best practices in innovative and cross-cutting communication initiatives around multiple health areas including HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, nutrition, maternal and child health and family planning contributing to the adoption of tools and systems where applicable;
• Develop, implement and monitor PR policy as well as local, national and international media relation strategies;
• Represent PSI in key high level technical working groups, meetings and conferences;
• Contribute to the development of donor reporting, proposals, success stories, publications, etc.
• Contribute to development and implementation of program strategic plans.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters in Public Health or equivalent post-graduate degree or experience, with specific emphasis on health communication, promotion and/or education.
• Minimum seven years experience with progressively increasing responsibility in: designing, managing and implementing complex, large scale health communication programs in developing countries involving multiple stakeholders and implementing partners
• Demonstrated ability to build capacity in health communication with the public sector, civil society, and private sector in a cross cultural setting
• Ability to work effectively in partnership with a variety of audiences and organizations
• Ability to work with a network of local NGO to implement behavior change communications at the community level
• Knowledge of cross-cutting public health issues (TB, HIV, maternal and child health and reproductive health)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of audiences and organizations essential
• Excellent writing, editorial, and communication skills
• Must have strong writing and oral presentation skills and excellent command of French and English languages.
The position is based in Bamako, Mali and reports to the Chief of Party. The application deadline is October 25.
*This position is contingent upon funding.
Please apply online at www.psi.org. No calls or emails please.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
The candidate will directly assist the Chief of Party (COP) in the design, roll-out and day-to-day management and implementation of health communication interventions, including mass media, interpersonal communication and community mobilization. S/he will strengthen the capacity of platform programs, communications and research staff to design, implement and evaluate state-of- the-art evidence driven health communication initiatives that increase comprehensive knowledge and deepen understanding of priority health issues, promote positive health behaviors, and strengthen demand for key health services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead the design, implementation and monitoring of health communication initiatives and activities with clear behavioral objectives and outcomes. This includes mass media, social media, interpersonal communication and community mobilization.
• Support program staff and partners to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate evidence-based communications plans that use a combination of approaches, and are solidly grounded on behavioral theory and formative research;
• Continuously strengthen the capacity of platform programs, communications, research and M&E staff, and of external government, and other service delivery partners in behavior change communications;
• Lead marketing planning and communication processes across all health areas, according to platform and project priorities;
• Identify and pursue local and international best practices in innovative and cross-cutting communication initiatives around multiple health areas including HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, nutrition, maternal and child health and family planning contributing to the adoption of tools and systems where applicable;
• Develop, implement and monitor PR policy as well as local, national and international media relation strategies;
• Represent PSI in key high level technical working groups, meetings and conferences;
• Contribute to the development of donor reporting, proposals, success stories, publications, etc.
• Contribute to development and implementation of program strategic plans.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters in Public Health or equivalent post-graduate degree or experience, with specific emphasis on health communication, promotion and/or education.
• Minimum seven years experience with progressively increasing responsibility in: designing, managing and implementing complex, large scale health communication programs in developing countries involving multiple stakeholders and implementing partners
• Demonstrated ability to build capacity in health communication with the public sector, civil society, and private sector in a cross cultural setting
• Ability to work effectively in partnership with a variety of audiences and organizations
• Ability to work with a network of local NGO to implement behavior change communications at the community level
• Knowledge of cross-cutting public health issues (TB, HIV, maternal and child health and reproductive health)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of audiences and organizations essential
• Excellent writing, editorial, and communication skills
• Must have strong writing and oral presentation skills and excellent command of French and English languages.
The position is based in Bamako, Mali and reports to the Chief of Party. The application deadline is October 25.
*This position is contingent upon funding.
Please apply online at www.psi.org. No calls or emails please.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
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