Jobs in Cameroon: Apply Now for the position of Health Promotion Technical Lead in Buea: Reach Out Cameroon
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Deadline: 3rd February 2024
Organization: Reach Out
| Position | HEALTH PROMOTION TECHNICAL LEAD |
| Job Reference | 1163/REO/R1/B/SW24 |
| Department | Health |
| Location | Buea with frequent travels to other office locations |
| Contract type | Senior Level, Full time |
| Application Deadline | 3rd February 2024 |
Job Description
Reach Out seeks a HEALTH PROMOTION TECHNICAL LEAD who will oversee all activities planning,
implementation and reporting in the field of health promotion in Cameroon for an anticipated
USAID funded project; Community Health Equity Through Systems Strengthening (CHESS).
Responsibilities
▪ The Health Promotion Technical Lead will serve as the subject matter expert for community engagement within CSO and other primary community groups and leaderships.
▪ S/he will assist the Deputy Program Director for Community Governance in strengthening local communities in delivering high impact and cost-effective health promotion activities.
▪ Provides technical assistance to develop and implement health communication strategies that fit the project goal and objectives.
▪ Responsible for sharing best practices and contribute to the knowledge base through participation in scientific forums and national technical working groups within the Ministry of Health, other networks.
▪ Participate in detailed strategy write-ups, work plans, and deliver quarterly reports and all other reporting requirements.
▪ Lead the development of all planned project SBC materials including designing, pretesting, review, approval as well as production in collaboration with all stakeholders.
▪ Work with partners to design communication and messaging content and therefore leverage their deep understanding of community perceptions, attitudes and practices.
▪ Work with partners to monitor and recommend adjustments in SBC activities through rigorous evaluations;
Required Qualification and Experience
▪ A bachelor’s degree or higher in public health, community health, health economics, or related field
▪ A minimum of five (5) years of in community mobilization and health promotion.
▪ Experience in developing and implementing a behavioral change communication strategy, focusing on engagement and creating demand for community-based services.
▪ Guiding and providing technical assistance to project members of staff under the health programs department working on Social Behavioral Change Communications activities.
▪ Proven experience in developing behavioral change communication tools and materials.
Desirable
• Good team player (ability to work in a team)
• Proficient in Microsoft package of applications e.g. MS WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ACCESS, OUTLOOK EXPRESS)
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Takes initiative and is innovative.
• Excellent spoken and written English Language skills.
NB: This position is contingent upon award from USAID. Cameroon nationals are strongly
encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. This recruitment will be on a rolling basis.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Composition of application file
| I. II. III. IV. V. | An application letter A letter of motivation not more than 02pages with 1.5 spacing and a font size of 12 Curriculum Vitae CV 02 references from previous employment Copy of highest academic qualification |
Each applicant should receive an automatic reply that confirms receipt of his/her application. If such a notification is not received, the applicant should contact the Human Resource Department through the same email address before the closing date for applications indicated below.
N/B only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Interested and qualified candidates should send the requested files to hiring@reachoutcm.org copying marie-cecile@reachoutcm.org or deposit an enclosed application at the Reach Out Head
Office at Small Soppo, Wonganga, Buea, SWR.
Berinyuy Cajetan is the founder and publisher of Human Rights and Legal Research Centre (HRLRC) since 2017. He has intensive experience in strategic communications for Civil Society Organizations, campaign and advocacy, and social issues. He has an intensive experiencing in human rights monitoring, documentation and reporting.
