Social & Behavioural Change (SBC) Consultant - EVM

The SBC Consultant will support social and behavioral change initiatives for promoting demand generation and improving immunization/primary health care services. Responsibilities include strengthening the Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) Cell, coordinating SBC activities, developing and updating action plans, providing technical assistance, and monitoring implementation through trackers. The role involves coordinating with the government and partners for program rollout, supporting capacity building in interpersonal communication, community awareness, and community engagement, and providing technical assistance for integrated services (Immunization, MCH, Nutrition, etc). Candidates should have an advanced degree in social sciences or a relevant field, with at least 5 years of experience in communication for development or related areas. Strong report writing, coordination, and IT skills are essential, along with proficiency in English and knowledge of the local language. Travel to merged districts and Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is required.

Job Description:

The SBC Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Immunization Officer and will perform the following key tasks:

Strengthen the coordination mechanism through the SBC Cell to coordinate Social & Behavioral Change activities with all key stakeholders and develop action points.
Update the Immunization/PHC SBC activities action plan.
Conduct regular coordination meetings with all stakeholders on SBC.
Continue providing technical assistance to DoH for SBC activities.
Develop/Update SBC activities plan and monitor its implementation through a tracker.
Effectively coordinate with the government and partners for the rollout of SBC activities.
Provide technical assistance for Supplementary Immunization Activities and for New Vaccine Introduction (HPV) under SBC.
Support capacity building of frontline workers on interpersonal communication skills.
Monitor the implementation of SBC and other ISD activities.

Language:

Proficiency in English is required.
Knowledge of Urdu and Pashto is an asset.

Travel:

Willingness to travel to far-flung districts, especially Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Newly Merged Districts.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary package complemented by comprehensive health and life insurance coverage.

Disclaimer:

MicroMerger reserves the right to reject any or all applications or change the number of positions at any stage without assigning any reason or as per requirements.
Any Candidate/Applicant who attempts to or influences the recruitment process or the Selection Panel by any means shall be disqualified immediately.
MicroMerger will not consider applicants not fulfilling the requirements/criteria mentioned above.
Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
MicroMerger reserves the right to cancel the whole hiring process at any stage without mentioning any reason.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for tests and/or interviews via call or Email.
MicroMerger provides equal opportunity to all qualified Males & Females including physically challenged candidates. Females are encouraged to apply. 5% Special quota may be assigned for persons with disabilities who are registered or can provide proof of disability.
All jobs are of visual nature. Visually impaired applicants cannot be entertained.
Recruitment will be made on a contract basis, extendable based on arising needs.
Shortlisted candidates will have to bring their CVs, attested copies of CNIC, certificates, experience certificates, and educational qualifications at the time of the interview.
No TA/DA or any expense would be admissible during the whole hiring process including interviews, tests, etc.

مہارتیں

Technical Assistance Report Writing Skills Evaluation Skills Monitoring Skills Capacity Building Coordination Skills

نوکری کی تفصیلات

صنعت:

انفارمیشن ٹیکنالوجی

شعبہِ افعال:

صحت و طب

کل عہدے:

1 اشاعت

نوکری کی شفٹ:

پہلا پہر

نوکری کی قسم:

مستقل

محکمہ:

Health

نوکری کا مقام:

پشاور, پاکستان

جنس:

کوئی ترجیح نہیں

کم از کم تعلیم:

ماسٹرز

ڈگری کا عنوان:

Social and Behavioral Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Public Health, Public Relations

کیریئر کی سطح:

تجربہ کار پیشہ ور

کم از کم تجربہ:

5 سال (5 Years Experience in communication, participatory communication, communication planning, social mobilization, participatory research.)

اس سے پہلے درخواست دیجیۓ:

جولائی ۱۸, ۲۰۲۴

تاریخِ اِشاعت:

جولائی ۰۵, ۲۰۲۴

MicroMerger (Pvt.) Ltd.

انفارمیشن ٹیکنالوجی · 601-1000 ملازمین - پشاور

پیروی کریں

MicroMerger (Pvt.) Ltd works closely with the UN, government and non-governmental organizations with key focus on humanitarian and development sectors including: emergency response, health and education systems, water and sanitation, microfinance and gender. MicroMerger (Pvt.) Ltd is operating in Pakistan from Islamabad head office & four field offices. MicroMerger (Pvt.) Ltd have resources to run assignments in any part of Pakistan including major cities and remote rural areas in the five provinces. As Private Limited firm with firms grounds across Pakistan; we claim and provide strong financial management system and process in place.