CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – Regional Communication Officer – Central Visayas (TBIHSS Project)
FHI 360/Philippines (www.fhi360.org) is in search of candidates for Regional Communication Officer position to join the USAID-funded “TB Innovations and Health Systems Strengthening” (TBIHSS) project in the Philippines. The position is based at the TB Innovations Office in Central Visayas – Cebu Area.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The “TB Innovations and Health Systems Strengthening” (TB-IHSS) project is a 5-year USAID funded project that aims to strengthen national and regional level implementation of the National TB Strategic Plan by providing state-of-the-art capacity building and technical expertise to scale-up TB and DR-TB prevention, detection and treatment. It supports the Government of Philippines in its endeavor to eliminate TB by binding, building and strengthening innovative approaches to improve TB prevention, increase TB case detection rates, decrease default rates, and increase TB treatment success rates.
JOB SUMMARY
The Regional Communication Officer will implement the social and behavior change communication (SBCC) strategy in support of the Citywide TB Elimination Campaign and the Introducing New Tools Project (iNTP) Project in Cebu City and Cebu Province, respectively. He/she will manage various communication strategies of policy advocacy, media advocacy, provider communication, and individual behavior change communication. He/she will report directly to the Demand Generation Advisor for technical concerns and to the Regional Project Manager for administrative concerns.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Implement, monitor and evaluate the SBCC strategy for CiTEC and iNTP, including identifying and engaging with local community champions;
· Liaise with the regional and city health promotion offices;
· Coordinate with local media agencies and professionals;
· Design or translate communication materials into the vernacular
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· Ability to design and manage communication strategies and campaigns in communities
· Excellent English and Cebuano oral and written communication skills.
· Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner.
· Work in a fast-paced environment and with various stakeholders
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
· BS/BA (Mass Communication, Fine Arts, Development Studies, Marketing, Advertising, Public health, or related field.)
· At least 5 years’ direct experience in SBCC or communication for development **
· Experience of working with government institutions is desirable
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WORKING CONDITIONS AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
· Usual office working conditions.
· Ability to travel domestically at least 25%
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