Mali: Technical Advisor, Health Communications
Country: Mali
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013
Population Services International (PSI)
PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives. for more information visit: www.psi.org
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• 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) • Must have strong writing and oral presentation skills and excellent command of French and English
How to apply:
Please apply at : http://www.psi.org/jobs/all-positions
