3 UHMG Behaviour Change Communication Manager Job Vacancy in Uganda

nd effectively utilized by all those in need. Our Mission is “To improve the
quality of life of Ugandans, through the provision of superior and affordable
health care solutions.” Our Core Values are; Integrity, Transparency,
Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence, Flexibility, and Equity.

• Develop various BCC MM strategies and guidelines
  to guide the day-to-day implementation of result oriented interventions.
• Responsible for the design communication
  strategies to create behavior change in target populations.
• Actively co-ordinate with ad-agencies in the
  development of Mass Media BCC concepts, strategies, and campaigns, and
  implement high quality BCC campaigns.
• Develop and disseminate targeted communication
  messages that increase public knowledge and raise awareness on behavior
  change.
• Follow-up with the BCC officers to conduct follow
  up of regional MM activities.
• Create, implement, and measure the success of
  communications that will increase the uptake of healthy behaviours.
• Proactively monitor implementation of the Mass
  Media campaigns.
• Co-ordinate message concept testing and
  pre-testing of all communication materials that are developed.
• Work in consultation with the Research, Monitoring,
  Evaluation, and Learning team to evaluate MM approaches.
• Document lessons learned success stories, best
  practices, and community mobilization experiences during the course of
  project implementation.
• Compile and prepare timely periodic reports.
• Ensure documentation of best practices under the
  project.

• The ideal candidate should preferable hold a
  Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Communication, Public Health, or other
  related degree within the Social Sciences field. Post Graduate training in
  health communication is an asset.
• At least six (6) years of progressively
  increasing responsibility in managing public health communication-related
  projects of similar scope in private sector and social marketing field.
• Past exposure and experience in working with
  ad-agencies is a must.
• Significant experience in developing and
  designing Health Communication strategies is an asset.
• Working knowledge of and experience with
  USG-funded activity management, policies and procedures will be an added
  advantage.
• Past experience in private sector approaches and
  have experience successfully implementing social marketing and behavior
  change communication programs in diverse geographic locations.
• Excellent leadership skills to ensure effective management
  of partnerships and relationships with stakeholders.
• In-depth program experience and an appropriate
  balance of technical, financial, administrative, managerial and
  interpersonal experience and oversight.
• Demonstrable results in previous work environment
  should reinforce claims to this experience.
• Demonstrated management skills, including
  relevant experience in direct supervision of professional staff.
• High level of interpersonal, technical, and
  analytical skills including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively
  and collaboratively with and present information to a broad range of
  public and private sector counterparts, donors, implementing partners,
  host country institutions, international organizations, and other key
  stakeholders.
• Possess the ability to work in fast-paced dynamic
  environment with multiple partners. Flexible and independent.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and oral
  and written communication skills (in English), and good communication,
  presentation, training, interpersonal, and team work skills.
• Excellent past performance references.