Funded by the United States Presidents Malaria Initiative (PMI) through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), RTI International is providing strategic, technical, management, operational and financial support to the Department of Malaria Control (DOMC) under the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation (MOPHS) to expand the use of Indoor Residual Sprayrng (IRS) as an intervention for malaria prevention and control an Kenya.
We are seeking to recruit an IEC/Operations Specialist to be based at our provincial office in Kisumu.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Responsible for providing county support including start-up in coordinating the implementation of all aspects of the IRS program at district level to ensure project quality and timely reporting through enhanced supportive supervision
* Oversee the development & implementation of IRS community education, communication, and mobilization strategy in line with IRS’s Program goals engaging stakeholder both at the national, regional, district level, and the local community
* Plan and implements Information and education campaigns aimed at improving community awareness about the Indoor Residual Spraying Program in Kenya
* Spearhead the implementation of the community outreach programs and communication interventions (developing materials, and identifying, the most impact channels and mobilization efforts) within the targeted districts.
* Serve as key liaison between the DHMTs at county level, the Ministry of Health at provincial level, other government bodies, and other partners and stakeholders. as needed;
* Manage training program for IRS program staff and seasonal employees who will implement the IRS campaign in the designated districts:
* Prepare project reports and summary updates on progress & IRS activities to RTI corporate offices, USAID, and other relevant stakeholders as needed
* Capture best practices for informing local communities about upcoming spraying operations; encouraging community participation: educating communities on the benefits of Indoor Residual Spraying as well as providing information on timing, safety and follow up
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree an public health and communications, social science, or related discipline:
* At least six (6)years experience of Information and education communications (IEC) and community outreach) mobilization experience, preferably for donor funded health projects in East Africa;
* Additional professional training in participatory approaches and community mobilization is preferred:
* Excellent Written, oral communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs).
How to Apply:
Candidates who meet the above minimum requirements should submit application letter and detailed CV with contact information (including telephone & current gross salary) to jojuok@nb.rti.org on or before November 15th.
Due to the urgency of the recruitment, applications will be short-lasted on a regular basis and we may offer the positions before the closing date.
RTI international would like to graciously thank all candidates for their application.
Canvassing or calling will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
RTI Is proud to be an EEO/AA/M/F/DN employer.
Friday, October 29, 2010
U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Operations & Community Mobilization Specialist Job Vacancy
