Vacancy at Society for Family Health (SFH) for Senior Officer, Health Communications

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal neonatal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require competent candidates for the following position:

Job Title: Senior Officer, Health Communications (African Health’s Market for Equity-AHME)

Job Location: Ogun State

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Territorial Manager (TM) in Lagos State, the successful candidate will lead in the mobilization of women and men of reproductive age to access service within SFH franchise facilities and performs documentation and dissemination of monthly activities at the field/regional level.
• S/He will work with and support the activities of interpersonal communication agents in the state for active client mobilization to facilities.
• S/He would work with technical service and other program directorate to provide evidence based information to inform the design and implementation of the project.
• S/He will also support the participation of the facilities in the CBHIS in the state.

Requirements

• Must have a first degree in Health/Biological/Social/Behavioural Sciences, Pharmacy or Communication Arts.
• A masters degree will be of added advantage
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC working experience in an NGO or similar organisation at the field level.
• Must be able to communicate proficiently in the dominant language of the region.
• Must be attuned to and be comfortable with the culture/traditions of the people within the state.
• Must be excellent at report writing and possess strong MandE skills.
• Must possess good knowledge of and experience with modern family planning methods.

Compensation and Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Mode of Application:
A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), addressed to the Deputy Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address, should be sent to: soffhccahmeogun@sfhnigeria.org beside the job you are applying for. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 20th March, 2014