Behavior Change Communication and Intervention (BCCI) Officers (2 Positions)

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Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM)

Background

Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM) is a Malawian Non-Governmental Healthcare Organization
established in 1987. BLM provides quality Family Planning and Reproductive
Healthcare including HIV/AIDS information and interventions. BLM is a senior
member of the Marie Stopes International (MSI) Partnership which works in 43
countries. BLM exists to improve quality of life in Malawi through family
planning and reproductive health care services. BLM serves over 800,000
clients annually and makes a significant contribution to national family
planning objectives. The organization has national coverage, operating through
25 clinics,
and numerous outreach clinic sites.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant
position of BCCI Officer (2) to be in Salima and Thyolo

Role Purpose

The BCCI Officer is responsible for mid-level leading of effective and
efficient planning, prioritization, implementation, documentation, monitoring
and evaluation of BLM’s Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Behavioural
Change education, community mobilisation and demand creation communication
strategies.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and implement effective and efficient Sexual and Reproductive (SRH)
Behavioural Change Communications (BCC) education and demand creation team
tailor made action plans.
Coordinate and manage a network of Reproductive Health Assistants (RHA)
Community based agents in implementing effective Interpersonal Communication
(IPC) demand creation and education strategy as well as RHA incentive scheme.
Securing, organisation and management of corporate client SRH education and
service demand creation for outreach teams
Coordinate and provide periodic reporting of Sexual and Reproductive (SRH)
Behavioural Change Communications Interventions (BCCI) progress reports and
analysis to Operations Directorate.
Support the BCCI Manager in formulating and delivering community mobilization,
education and general community outreach strategic plans for effective
promotion and uptake of SRH services in impact communities and BLM Centres.
Support in concept development, creative design, testing and production of
effective and efficient BCCI products, services and demand creation and
education tools.
Compile monthly and quarterly reports for BLM service channels informing
progress status and identifying opportunities on SRH education and demand
creation programs.
Perform any other duties assigned by Demand Creation Manager and Director of
Programs and Operations.
Key Competencies and Qualifications

Degree in Media for Development / Mass Communication / Community Development
or any related field
At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in “Changing Mindsets” communications with
at least 2 years’ experience in practical community mobilisation preferably
with poor and hard to reach communities
Effective team leadership, planning and organisation is a must
Hands-on skill sets in modern audio, visual, graphic design, photography and
motion picture software will be an advantage.
Experience working with young people will be a plus.
Skills and Experience

High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead others
Understanding of key issues around reproductive health (HIV/AIDS, Family
Planning, Maternal Health)
Pro-Choice
Strategic thinker with experience in developing and implementing interactive
communication concepts
Outgoing, adaptable, driven, diplomatic, liberal.
Analytic, Persistent, driven, decisive, meticulous and results oriented,
Energetic, high integrity, enthusiasm.
Highly self-sufficient, innovative, inspirational and persuasive
High degree of proficiency in modern media and community mobilisation
Collaborative approach to team work, strong personal commitment to the goals
of BLM and the vision to put it into practice, would be desirable.
Able and willing to travel extensively.
Personal Attributes

Highly self-sufficient & self-serving, innovative, inspirational and
persuasiveness, collaborative approach to team working, strong personal
commitment to the goals of BLM and the vision to put into practice

Contract start date

The incumbent will be required to start performing their duties mid-August
2020 thereabouts.

Reporting Line

The incumbent will be reporting to the Demand Creation Manager

If you are interested and you meet the above requirements, please send your
curriculum vitae and cover letter including names and contact details of at
least three traceable referees as follows

• One reference from your current employer or most recent employer
• One reference from your previous employer
Or
• One reference from your last employer and
• One reference from your last but one employer

All applications should be addressed to
The Human Resource Director
Banja La Mtsogolo
P.O. Box 1854
LILONGWE.
E-mail recruitment@banja.org.mw

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