Jobs in Nigeria: Strategic Behavior Communication officer at FHI

Since 1971Family Health International(FHI) has been at the forefront of public health research and intervention programs in the developing countries. In collaboration with national governments, local communities and leading research institutions, FHI delivers services and conducts research in
HIVIAIDS, other infectious diseases and reproductive health to improve the lives and well-being of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. In Nigeria, FHI is engaged in providing public health services and implementing programs in HIV/AIDS, TB, reproductive health, malaria, and health systems strengthening in partnership with the Government of Nigeria. To strengthen our operations in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Strategic Behavior Communication officer
Under the direclion of the Senior Program Officer (SPO)/Senior Strategic Behavior Communication Advisor, the SBC Officer will coordinate all Strategic Behavior and Corporate Communications (SB&Cq activities of the zonal office with particular emphasis on abstinence/be faithful/other prevention and corporate image making activities.

Key Responsibilities
• Work with Ihe Senior Sirategic Behavior Communication Advisor (SBCA) to coordinate the development orSBCfCC/IEC/media materials for the zonal program

• Coordinate the development of communications materials and participate in their review and comment on print and electronic media materials inclUding scripts, posters, leaf lets. and video/audio recordings

• Work with relevant stakeholders in HIVlAlDS/STIITB prevention. Care. Support and treatment by working towards increasing knowledge and creating demand for HIV counseling and testing. treatment services and products using different activities and strategies

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelers degree or higher diploma in health communication/promotion. Mass communication. Social work, public relations, advertising, media. Broadcasting, English, journalism, languages and linguistics or behavioral science with demonstrated ability to manage SSC activities in a large. complex health-related project or general arts, pUblic health, management, marketing, environmental. natural or social sciences with at least 3 years experience in health communication/promotion, public relations, journalism, advertising, media, broadcasting or marketing in a similar setting .
• At least 5 years post-NYSC work experience
• A masters degree with 3 years experience will be considered
• Professional membership of relevant professional bodies such as APCON, NIPR and NIM will be an advantage

Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single M word document on/before 23rd April 2010to:
commsjob@ghain.org for Communication and Knowledge Management Department

Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicateas the mile will beconsidered,andonly shortlisted candidates will becontacted
Please do NOT send more than one application.
Failure to follow these instructions will lead to automaticdisqualification.

DISCLAIMER: Family Health International (FHI) does not test/interview candidates for a fee and all our testsllnterviews are conducted in the country officeAbuja or our zonal offices.