Health Promoter / IEC Officer at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) – France

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health Promoter / IEC Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Permanent position: subject to probationary period

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

Sensitize patients and communities about MSF and services it provides.
According to medical priorities, deliver information to the patients and community on specific health topics
Under the supervision of IECHP Manager, assess the impact of activities (with questions, verifications and behaviours observations), and report problems, success and constraints to him/her. Collect the relevant information related to specific health and living conditions of the population, in particular identification of the most vulnerable populations to target.
Report to IECHP Manager: activities, challenges met, opportunities and strengths and constraints
Participate in the planning of outreach activities
Participate in creation of any material needed for the activities of information, education and communication.
Share relevant information with the Social Worker in regards to other NGOsТ, social partners and governmental health services.
Liaises with all team members (PC, IECHP Manager, MAM and Social Worker) regarding outreach activities with other NGOs, governmental agencies and stakeholders.
Write monthly reports of activities, including activities performed, planned activities, challenges encountered in conjunction with the medical team.
Identify, contact and schedule opportunities to conduct sensitization activities in assigned areas of accountability and responsibility and target populations (communities, partners, relevant key stakeholders, vulnerable populations).
Plan and facilitate sensitization activities in targeted venues (schools, churches, mosques, health-centers, markets) to raise awareness about sexual and gender-based violence and increase access to MSF services.
Assist IECHP Manager or representative to review the efficacy and effectiveness of sensitization activities in assigned areas of accountability and responsibility.
Assist IECHP Manager to ensure all IEC materials and messaging are relevant to the context and are effective, and develop new materials as needed
Participate in the planning and implementation of radio activities (identification of relevant radio stations, radio schedules, writing scripts of radio dramas and participating in live interviews regarding sexual violence).
Deliver presentations on behalf of MSF as required.

Required Skills and Conditions
Education:

Essential: Higher National Diploma or Degree in Education Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Health Science or related studies
An internal MSF training on health messages is necessary.

Experience:

At least two years experience in teaching, nursing or social work, community mobilization
Languages: Essential mission language; English, plus local language desirable
Knowledge: Computer literacy

Competencies:

Results oriented, Teamwork, Flexibility, Commitment, Service, Stress Management, Independent, Planning and Organization, Able to maintain confidentiality.

Remuneration