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NGO Vacancies in Kenya
Position: BCC Officer
Responsible To: Project Officer Health
Relationships internally: All programme staff
Relationships externally: Governmental and non-governmental counterparts, community members, community leaders, CHWs, etc
Location: Merlin Lodwar Office
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 9 months
Salary: Kshs 100,000/-per month (dependant on relevant experience)
Benefits: Insurance cover, 15% of Basic Salary as House Allowance, and annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis a nd we may offer this post before the closing date.Please note: this is a local recruitment position.Merlin International Profile
Merlin is the only UK specialist Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), founded in 1993, which responds worldwide, with vital healthcare and medical relief for vulnerable people affected by natural disasters, conflict and healthcare collapse.
Each year, Merlin assists more than 15 million people, in up to 20 countries, through working with local healthcare actors including government, community groups and NGOs. Context
Merlin has been operational in Kenya since 1998 and is currently operating in two geographic regions: Kisii and Nyamira counties in western Kenya and Turkana County in north-western Kenya. Merlin’s strategic goal in Kenya is to improve access to an integrated package of essential health services for the vulnerable population of the country.
Merlin maintains offices in Nairobi, Kisii and in Lodwar town in Turkana County. Merlin’s work in Kenya includes implementing health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS-TB prevention and care and malaria projects.Merlin has submitted to UNICEF a proposal for the implementation of a health project in Turkana County with a focus on maternal, neonatal and child health and community based management of malaria and diarrhoea (ICCM).
This position will be a member of a team that will implement this project.
Overall Objective of the Position
The BCC Officer for Merlin’s health project in Turkana will oversee the development, planning, organisation, implementation and monitoring of all IEC/BCC activities under the project with technical support and direction from Merlin Project Health Coordinator and working in close collaboration with county and sub-county health authorities and partner organizations to ensure efficient implementation of IEC/BCC activities in project area.Key Responsibilities
Take the lead in development and implementation of IEC/BCC strategies for the health project
Develop and review IEC/BCC messages / materials in collaboration with other program staff, MoH, NGO counterparts, UNICEF focal person and community representatives.
Support the adaptation and dissemination of relevant training materials and job aids.
Support the development of BCC skills of MOH staff.
Organise and execute community health campaigns in collaboration with other program staff, MoH counterparts and community representatives.
Evaluate and document the impact of IEC/BCC activities in collaboration with other stakeholders.
Build the capacity of relevant project staff to conduct community mobilization, awareness and sensitization on project objectives.
Manage the appropriate parts of the grants that relate to BCC in close collaboration with the project officer.
Analyze formative research findings and use these to develop communication plans and messages in collaboration with the team.
Develop and pre-test BCC materials in the appropriate audiences.
Translate /arrange the translation of IEC/BCC materials as appropriate
Other
To carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the immediate supervisor
To be flexible as required
Professional /Personal Requirements
Essential
Bachelors Degree in Public Health; Social Sciences or Community health
Over 3 years experience in implementing BCC activities on MCH,RH and Nutrition
Very good communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills
Training experience, mobilisation and community education skills
Experience in development and design of IEC materials
Good computer skills
Desirable
Previous work experience with INGOs
Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage
To apply for this position
All applications including cover letter and CV should be sent to:
HR Department,
Merlin,
Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
OR Email to: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org
Application deadline is 5:00pm on Tuesday 22nd October 2013.
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Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.Data Protection
Please note that in accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act, Merlin will hold and use personal information that you have given for the purpose of recruitment and employment. This information can be stored in manual and/or electronic form. This information may also be disclosed to third parties in accordance with the Data Protection Act. In cases where a job offer is conditional on ensuring that potential employees’ names do not appear on counter terrorism lists generated by the United Nations, European Union or the United States due to donor funding requirements, Merlin will use the information that you have given for checking that your name does not appear on these lists.
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