CTG LGA SBC Polio Facilitator Jobs in Nigeria

CTG LGA SBC Polio Facilitator Jobs in Nigeria

Overview of position

In 2020, Nigeria was declared WPV free for having gone without any WPV cases for over four years. However, Nigeria is experiencing outbreaks of cVDPV2 due to low Routine Immunization (RI) coverage & population immunity. In 2018, Nigeria experienced a major outbreak leading to about 34 cases.

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in collaboration with partners has ensured the overall planning, implementation & monitoring of the polio eradication program in 19 northern states & a few southern states where the spread was recorded. As of 2018, the number of cases reduced to 18, but about 4.3 million children are still unimmunized (18%, MICS / NICS 2021).

RI performance in Nigeria has remained sub optimal for over 10 years, according to the National Demographic Health Surveys (NDHS) of 2003,2008, 2013 & 2018, communication & social mobilization are critical components in RI & Supplementary Immunization (SI) campaigns for polio vaccination & other vaccines.

Role Objectives

Supervise a team of Volunteer Ward Supervisors (VWS), Polio Survivor Group (PSG) & VCM in his / her area(s) through regular monitoring, capacity building & supportive supervision.

Work within specified LGA(s), ward & settlement to ensure deeper ward / settlement analysis, planning & implementation of strategic communications interventions.

The specific communication interventions to be implemented in each area will be informed by local knowledge, social data & unique characteristics of the wards / settlements.

Consult with our clients SBC & State Facilitator to mobilize & ensure the effective organization and functioning of the LGA social mobilization task team.

Support LGA Health Educators in meetings of the LGA social mobilization team to plan, implement & report on communication interventions supporting the polio & non polio Supplemental Immunization Activities (SIA) programs & targeting high risk wards within the state.

Conduct regular community mapping exercises to identify vulnerable groups, hard to reach communities, strategic communication & mobilization delivery points & channels for messaging, advocacy & public education (microplanning).

Identify training needs / gaps of various groups & seek support from our clients SBC & State Facilitator to implement capacity building activities to fill knowledge gaps & address deficiencies.

Identify & engage key local influencers such as district heads, religious leaders, women groups, town announcers, traditional dancers, pharmacists & socio cultural groups & support the planning & implementation of such activities such as majigis, mop up activities, use of local town announcers & special events, to create high levels of public awareness, to resolve non compliance & reduce missed children.

Monitor the relevance &

use of IEC materials & make specific recommendations to our clients SBC & State Lead on their adaptability to local reality.

Spend adequate time working with various community groups & monitor all SBC activities so that our clients support to local level interventions & their impact can be documented across all their programs (health / polio, WASH, education, nutrition, child protection).

Track the delivery & efficient utilization of campaign social mobilization funds at the LGA level.

Report on how funds are spent to support various communication activities and facilitate, in coordination with our clients SBC & State Facilitator, the effective use of social mobilization funds (channeled through the government departments) at the state, LGA & ward for polio & non polio SIAs.

Key Competencies

University degree in social sciences, communication, public health, community nutrition, community development or related technical field.

Fluency in English, knowledge of the local language of the duty station is an asset.

At least 3 - 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the state / LGA level in program planning, management, monitoring & evaluation in immunization programs.

Experience in social mobilization, advocacy & communication in health related programs, polio eradication campaign, IEC materials development, training / capacity building, team building.

Current knowledge of development issues, strategies as well as programming policies & procedures in international development cooperation.

Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan & execute ideas, as well as impart knowledge & tech skills.

Demonstrated ability to work in multi cultural environment & establish harmonious & effective working relationships both within & outside the organization.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; CTG LGA SBC Polio Facilitator Jobs in Nigeria

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