Save The Children Immunization SBCC Officer (Strengthening Routine Immunisation Project) Jobs in Ethiopia

Save The Children Immunization SBCC Officer (Strengthening Routine Immunisation Project) Jobs in Ethiopia


Role Purpose

  • The incumbent of this position represents Save the Children values and principles in interactions with staff and external audiences.

  • These values and principles include commitment to the mission of Save the Children, team orientation, quality management and leadership development, introducing systems and procedures to strengthen staff motivation and productivity.

    Key Areas of Accountability

  • With guidance from the LDSC-Strengthening Routine Immunization Project Manager, support the implementation of the project demand creation activities in the location

  • Closely work with key RHB and other key stakeholders to develop and implement locally relevant and feasible SBCC strategies for immunization service

  • Support the design and implementation of SBCC related assessments in the project areas

  • Contribute to the development and review of SBCC messages / materials in collaboration with other program staff, relevant Governmental offices, Partners and community representatives.

  • Support development and review of relevant training materials and job aids.

  • Organize and execute community SBCC campaigns in collaboration with other stakeholders.

  • Support the design of appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools for SBCC activities in collaboration with other stakeholders, Project Manager, M&E Officer and technical advisors

  • Support assessments of barriers on immunization service uptake in the implementation areas

  • Support the evaluation and documentation of the impact of SBCC activities in collaboration with other stakeholders

  • Participate in all Save the Children initiated as well as multi-stakeholders’ advocacy activities, forums and networks aimed at raising the profile of immunization issues as assigned

  • Undertake regular documentation of activities including
    lessons learned and success stories.

  • Document lessons learned, and write case stories in immunization related community mobilization activities and report on a regular basis

  • Prepare and submit regular updates and reports to Immunization Project Manager as per agreed frequency and formats

  • Conduct regular field visits to undertake, support, monitor and document BCC activities in the implementation areas

  • Participate in joint field visits, review meetings and planning meetings.

    Job Requirements

    In order to be successful you will bring/have

  • B.SC degree in the fields of Public Health, Nursing, Health Education, Social Sciences, Communications, Psychology or related field
    2-3 years’ relevant experience with at least two years in an NGO environment implementing SBCC activities and preferably in the immunization program

  • Computer literacy in all the Microsoft Office applications, and internet literacy are required

  • Experience in research, including qualitative methodologies is required

  • Experience in working with multicultural team and complex projects

  • Strong interpersonal Skills and customer handling

  • Very good skill in Communication

  • Ability to work in team, strong negotiation and analytical skills; ability to multitask and work under pressure and tight deadlines.

  • Willingness to extensively travel to project implementation woredas

  • Understanding of the local culture
    Commitment to Save the Children values
    We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector.

  • The duty station of the position holder will be in Asayita.

  • This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Save The Children Immunization SBCC Officer (Strengthening Routine Immunisation Project) Jobs in Ethiopia

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