Nationwide State-Based Mobilizers Recruitment at Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Nigeria (MGIC)
Employment Nigeria
04-May-2018
NIGERIA ,
Administrative
Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Nigeria (MGIC), a non-profit affiliate of UMB. Our purpose is to provide the administrative infrastructure for sizable and sustained operations outside of the U.S.
POSITION : State-Based Mobilizer (130-3/4 per state)
Qualifications
- B.Sc/BA or its equivalent in mass communication, Social marketing, public health, health education or a relevant field
- A demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English with a good understanding and ability to communicate in at least one indigenous Nigerian language
- Understanding more than 2 Nigerian languages and local languages in assigned state will be an added advantage
- An advanced degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
- Experience with the terrain, culture and structure in the assigned State.
- Must be someone well respected and known with good character
- Must have at least 5 years working experience in Public Health Service demand creation within the locality or/and experience conducting communication and mobilization activities
- Must have a good track record of active liaison with Community Based Organizations, Traditional and Religious institution in dealing with complex issues and multi-facet activities in the community
- Prior successful experience performing Community Mobilization role in a HIV/AIDS or Health related Survey is highly desirable
- Presence/ living in the state will be an added.
Responsibilities
- Leads and conduct community mobilization and communication within the assigned state
- Conduct community mobilization and communication within the selected state EAs
- Attends community-level stakeholders meeting with Zonal Coordinator and Zonal mobilization officers
- Identifies, trains and supervises identified Community Mobilizers (CMs)
- Participates in advocacy visits in each state
- Participates in communication, mobilization and engagement activities in each state
- Coordinates EA entry and departure meetings
- Works with Zonal Mobilizers, Field Team Leads and CMs to schedule household surveys and data collection
- Monitors community perceptions with Zonal Mobilizers and CMs
- Support the linkage to care for identified positive respondents not in care
- Troubleshoots and resolves issues within the state
- Communicates with Zonal Coordinator, Zonal mobilizers and CMs
- Reports to Zonal Mobilizers.
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