Vacancies

About IHAT:

India Health Action Trust (IHAT) aims at improving public health initiatives by supporting programs nationally and globally through providing comprehensive technical assistance in program planning, management and monitoring. Pursuant to the Memorandum of Cooperation between the GoUP and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, IHAT set up a Technical Support Unit (TSU) in 2013 to provide techno-managerial support to the Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP) to improve utilization, coverage and quality of key reproductive, maternal, new-born, child health and nutrition (RMNCHN) interventions and services in the state. The TSU has been set up from the funding support of Bill & Melinda Gate Foundation (BMGF) through the University of Manitoba (UOM), Canada.

About Program:

The Uttar Pradesh Technical Support Unit (UPTSU) provides integrated Technical Assistance (TA) to the government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP), which focuses on accelerating progress in reproductive, maternal, new-born and child health, and nutrition (RMNCHN). UPTSU works closely with the GoUP at the state, district and local levels to optimize RMNCHN programs and services. The technical assistance provided by UPTSU is integrated within the GoUP’s health system response for scale-up and sustainability. UPTSU focuses on interventions to improve outcomes in Family Planning, Maternal and New-born Health, and Nutrition, along with Routine Immunization, Digital Health, and other initiatives.

Reporting to:

Deputy Director-BCC

Travel Requirements:

As per need.

Job Summary :

The role of Senior Program Officer requires to provide support in developing effective SBC strategy with focus of digital SBCC initiatives and designing of human centric BCC materials. Expert in media analysis and media planning.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Developing SBC strategy and campaigning on various themes of RMNCHA+N, guidelines, and tools for effective implementation of SBC activities approved for Uttar Pradesh
2. Support in Quality documentation of the process adopted for outcome-oriented SBC campaigning/activities, meeting minutes, etc and prepare quality reports to share with different stakeholders (GOI, Development partners etc.)
3. Support in development of digital SBCC flow for D2C platform
4. Support in production of annual video magazine PAHAL
5. Provide support in the development of BCC tools/materials of RMNCHA+N
6. Development of creative briefs on RMNCHA+ N
7. Developing storyboard for annual video magazine PAHAL
8. Development, compilation and editing of content for PAHAL – quarterly magazine
9. Integrating gender aspect in all BCC material
10. Coordination and liasoning with vendors and internal team
11. Support media agency in field for video shooting
12. Review the IEC/BCC materials and develop the designed IEC/BCC materials on RMNCH+A and nutrition
13. Design impact evaluation and produce analysis of IEC/BCC materials on RMNCH+A and nutrition
14. Any other work given by the line manager or organization from time to time

Key Performance Indicators

1. Submission of final approved quarterly newsletter PAHAL
2. Submission of at least 3 communication campaigns for D2C platform
3. Submission of creative content for BCC tools/material on RMNCH-A and nutrition
4. Submission of quality scripts for films
5. Submission of quality documents and reports

Work Experience:

• Essential experience: 1-3 years’ experience in designing and implementation of Social Behaviour Change Communication campaigning/activities in development sector
• Experience in developing effective BCC materials
• Experience in qualitative data analysis, report writing and documentation
• Experience in writing storyboards
• Preferred experience: Experience of working with government system closely will be preferred
• Experience of working in public health would be preferred

Education:

• Master in Social Sciences/ Mass Communication or equivalent qualification. Degree/P.G Diploma in Mass Communication

Key Competencies:

Behavioral:

• Strategic Thinking
• Innovation & Creative Thinking
• Collaboration for Success

Functional:

• Basic Qualitative Research
• Basic Project Management
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Domain:

• Knowledge on Social and Behavior Change communication
• Knowledge on development of BCC tools
• Basic knowledge of components of RMNCHN

How To Apply :

Interested candidates should submit their applications by clicking the “Apply Now” button provided on this page. Only a complete application submitted through the online portal before the closing date will be considered.

IHAT provides a safe working environment for all its employees; follows the principle of equal opportunity and encourages women applicants. Physically challenged with required skills /knowledge and willing to travel are also encouraged to apply.

We will be following a systematic selection process to fill this position based on experience, competency and suitability. Shortlisting for the posts will take place soon after the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Unfortunately, we can only contact applicants who have been shortlisted for the interview. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, please assume that the current IHAT positions are unable to accommodate you at the moment. It is also not possible for us to provide you with specific feedback because of the volume of applications we receive.

IHAT does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

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