FHI360 Technical Officer - Health Communication, Communication for Healthy Communities Job Vacancy in Kampala, Uganda

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development
organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing
integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health,
Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender,
Youth, Research and Technology- creating a unique mix of capabilities to
address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than
60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified
candidates for the position of Technical Officer III- Health Communication,
Communication for Healthy Communities in Uganda.

Position Description: This individual shall support the Chief of Party in the
design, roll-out and day-to-day management and implementation of health
communication interventions for a USAID-funded, 5-year, multi-million dollar
health communication program in Uganda. Selection of final applicant is subject
to USAID approval.

This position will be based in Kampala.

S/he shall have depth and breadth of technical
expertise and experience in designing and implementing comprehensive health
communication interventions, and related capacity strengthening. S/he shall
have the requisite management expertise, interpersonal skills and professional
relationships to fulfill the requirements detailed below.

The Technical Officer III- Health Communication,
Communication for Healthy Communities will:

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Provide technical oversight and leadership to the
design, development, planning, implementation of all health communication
interventions;

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Leads the design, development, planning, and
implementation of global level innovative technical strategies, developing
strategies and tools for specific technical components.

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Provides technical leadership and support in the
development and dissemination of health communication tools, materials,
reports, papers, and other project materials;

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Works closely with assigned team to ensure
activities are implemented according to FHI 360 and donor technical standards;

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Analyze data sets and technical assessment
findings;

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Participates in the analysis of program
implementation to identify areas for improvement and propose appropriate
technical strategy and guidelines.

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Develops or writes technical briefs, reports, or
other necessary materials to facilitate research, best practices, policies and
procedures.

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Participates in the development of quarterly,
annual and ad hoc program reports for donor and other stakeholders;

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Identifies health communication technical
assistance needs for implementing partners, government counterparts and other
stakeholders;

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Provides or coordinates the provision of technical
assistance and mentoring in the design and implementation of project activities
to implementing partners, government counterparts and other stakeholders;

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Work with existing government structures and
identified networks and organizations as appropriate and as requested by USAID
to lead the development and implementation of a strategy for planning and
implementing health communication programming

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Oversees technical staff on project, including
mentoring and capacity building as needed;

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Reviews sub-agreements; Participates in developing
strategic and implementation plans;

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Participates in any project special studies;

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Serves as company liaison to external organizations
at professional meetings and conferences as assigned.

Minimal Requirements:

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Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent
in Public Health, Social Sciences, or other relevant discipline. Master’s
Degree or higher preferred.

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8+ years with specific experience in health
communication, promotion and/or education in developing countries involving
multiple stakeholders and implementing partners, with progressively increasing
level of responsibility.

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Ability to travel within country or region and
internationally if needed.

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Applied experience coordinating mass media and
multi-channel campaigns

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Demonstrated technical knowledge of health
communication programs in Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition, Family
Planning, HIV/AIDS and TB programs as well as knowledge in other health
programs in developing nations.

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Experience building capacity and skills of local
implementing partners, government counterparts and/or other stakeholder in
health communication;

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Familiarity with PEPFAR indicators and reporting
requirements

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Excellent English report writing, analytical and
communication skills, including oral presentation skills

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Program management and implementation experience in
Uganda;

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Relevant database and computer software skills
(including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office);

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Demonstrated ability in managing partners and staff
supervision;

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Strong intercultural supervisory and team building
skills and experience;

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Ability to work independently with initiative to
manage high volume work flow;

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Experience working with an international
organization will be an added advantage.

*Or an equivalent combination of relevant education
and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities
of the job.

How to apply:

Interested candidates may register online through
FHI 360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the
Employment section at www.fhi360.org.
Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please
specify source in your application.

AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

Closing Date: Thursday, 31 January 2013