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Senior Technical Officer, Health Communication at FHI360 in NaKuru – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

FHI360 is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change. Founded in 1971, FHI360 maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity – improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the following positions.

*SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER, HEALTH COMMUNICATION *

Location: APHIAplus Project, Nakuru
Reference #: FHI360-STOHC-019

The Senior Technical Officer, Health Communication will report to the Associate Director, Health Communication. S/he will provide technical support to implement high quality Health Communication strategies and testing for prevention of public health diseases including HIV transmission among the general population and key target groups who may engage in highrisk sexual activities in Nuru Ya Bonde supported districts of the Rift Valley.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to local implementing partners in the design and implementation of health promotion activities targeting local communities.
• Develop strategies and tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components.
• Analyze data sets and technical assessment findings for decision making.
• Develops and oversees detailed work plans and budgets for implementing partners.
• Provides technical guidance on health communication interventions and community mobilization, including development of messages, materials and mass media programs.
• Participate in the process of contracting health communication staff, consultants and partners, as appropriate.
• Monitors ongoing health communication BCC interventions to ensure that activities are on schedule, meet program quality criteria, and yield expected results.
• Develops excellent working relationships with all critical stakeholders, share information as relevant, and build and promote better working and synergies between activities, partners and the different components of the project.
• Develops lessons learned from programs and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
• Represents the project at professional meetings and conferences.
• Maintains close liaison with partners working in the field of health communication in the Nuru Ya Bonde supported region.
• Participate in the compilation and dissemination of project quarter, semi-annual report.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:
BS/BA in public health or related field, and 7-9 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs or Advanced degree with 5- 7 years relevant experience in public health, communication, marketing, social science or related discipline. Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in managing behavior change communication and/or social marketing projects, with responsibility for providing strategic direction and managing staff/funds.

FHI360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fhi360.org.

Please specify source in your application and quote the Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than February 1, 2012.

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

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