behavior change communication project officer

JOB ROLE

The position shall be responsible for designing and implementing internationally-accepted standard behavior change communication processes and activities for priority health issues. He shall works with the implementation of behavioral change communication activities.

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

? Designs formative research plan and conducts formative research
? Designs data collection tools and implements data collection methods
? Conducts behavior change barrier analysis
? Develops key messages and produces communication materials such as infographics, audio-visual presentations, and short films
? Designs complete package of BCC curriculum per priority health issue
? Pre-tests all tools, modules, materials and curricula
? Designs communication plan, and
? Prepare formative evaluation reports, quarterly/ midyear and yearend reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

? experience in designing, implementing and evaluating BCC interventions
? with expertise in strategic communication principles and practices
? with mastery of health behavior change theory
? demonstrated experience in identifying barriers to behavior change
? ability to design formative research
? a graduate of tertiary course in one of the following or related fields: public health, health communications, behavioral science or health promotion
? exceptional interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills and a deep sense of collegiality
? must be willing to work full time and in Legazpi City