Jobs at Chemonics in Uganda- Technical Experts

Job Title: Long-term technical experts, Uganda
Closing Date: Friday, 01 June 2012

Chemonics seeks long-term technical experts for an anticipated USAID-funded project improving health response by strengthened health communication Uganda. The expected project will work to develop sustainable human and institutional capacity for information, education, and communication/ behavior change communication (IEC/BCC) across the technical areas of HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning and reproductive health, and maternal, newborn and child health. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Position Qualifications:

    Advanced degree in health or related field
    Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
    Experience implementing large-scale health-related IEC/BCC programs that address youth and gender issues, issues of vulnerable populations, and stigma/discrimination reduction
    Experience in Behavior Change Communications focused on HIV risk reduction and other health-seeking behaviors, including conductive formative research prior to and during program implementation
    Experience with health communication in both traditional and alternative media (e.g., print, radio, folk, mobile phone, social media, and other media venues)
    Experience with development, implementation, management and evaluation of IEC/BCC campaigns, messages and materials in HIV/AIDS, malaria, FP/RH, and MNCH
    Experience in sustainable capacity development among local partners and institutions for the design, implementation, management and evaluation of IEC/BCC campaigns and activities
    Experience in capacity building and IEC/BCC related to HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, reproductive health, and maternal, newborn and child health
    Experience coordinating and working collaboratively across technical disciplines to implement effective health communications
    Strong organizational, interpersonal, supervisory and team-building skills
    Experience in and knowledge of Uganda, its people, and its governing structure preferred; experience in Sub-Saharan Africa required
    Ability to travel to program locations within Uganda
    Demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity.
    Demonstrated experience working closely with and supporting governments, development partners, civil society, and private sector entities
    Fluency in English required

How to apply:

Application Instructions: Send electronic submissions to ChemonicsUgandaBCC@gmail.com by June 1, 2012. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, or genetic information.

Deadline: 1st June 2012