Based in Western province, the BCC Coordinator will be responsible for organizing and leading the APHIA II Health Communications & Marketing (HCM) response at the provincial level. Reporting to the Field Outreach Manager he/ she will specifically be responsible for:-
- Harmonizing of behavior change communication messages among the different stakeholders
- Coordinating implementation of the various activities on the ground
- Organize and plan campaign related promotional activities at the community level gathering and providing community input into the national and local public health campaigns
- Managing the financial and administrative aspects of the program - drawing out the regional budget for the program and managing the spending levels.
- Participate in provincial BCC steering committees
- Designing and disseminating community specific IEC materials and messages
- Vetting nationally created campaigns in the province and providing feedback
- Organizing any provincial program training needs. This includes planning and developing training programs, training materials and occasionally facilitating
- Develop BCC monthly work plans and coordinate implementation of the same
- Supervise BCC officers in the assigned region
- Identify implementing partners
- Train peer educators and other implementing partners
- Ensure all field activities are adequately monitored
- Coordinate use of field resources namely vehicles
- Carrying out provincial BCC/ IEC needs analysis
- Compile monthly program activity reports and budget
- Responsible for achievement of region specific objectives
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes required to perform the duties of the post:
- Relevant university degree in public health or social sciences
- Three years experience in program management; community development and/or communication either at national or regional level.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills and ability to set priorities
- Experience in managing program budgets
- Knowledge of interpersonal communication program design and HIV/AIDS issues or program implementation experience.
- Energetic, flexible, proactive, adaptable to changing priorities & ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills.
- Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
- Ability to organize and implement training/ meetings etc.
- Proven ability to work without supervision
- Knowledge of computer applications.
- Supervision experience will be an added advantage
We are looking to recruit a BCC Coordinator for the Western region (see attached job description). Applications are welcome from both internal and external candidates. If you are qualified and interested in this position, please send your application letter and CV to recruitment@psikenya.org before close of business 24th November 2009. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
