Society for Family Health (SFH) is a leading Local Zambian Organisation with programmes targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. SFH work ranges from on the ground implementation of health services, and community programs to distribution of health care products and services to the most vulnerable populations, provides life-saving products, clinical services and behaviour change communications that empower the most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
SFH seeks an experienced individual for the position of IPC Officer who will supervise community outreach demand generation/ community mobilization activities at Grass Root level, conduct supervisory visits to provide on-job coaching, guidance and technical assistance to IPC team and verify field data.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop IPC materials such as flipcharts, fliers, information booklets and referrals.
• Track, and ensure availability of “take away” materials (pamphlets, community take home
• Supervise the field activities of IPC team and provide on the job coaching /technical assistance
• Assist Community Based Educators or HPs in area mapping and drawing of sketch maps of provider’s outlets
• Conduct meetings with community influencers, opinion leaders to get their support and cooperation for smooth implementation of project activities
• Liaise and follow up with SFH – network providers to obtain their support
• Ensure smooth implementation of project activities as per given guidelines/SOPs
• Provide training to IPC team and facilitate them to achieve the organizational objectives
• Ensure compliance of work plans and field presence of IPC team
• Review MIS forms, performance reports and data collected by IPC team and ensure validity and integrity of the data before entering it to MIS
• Ensure timely submission of MIS forms for entry in MIS database
• Compile and analyze performance reports for taking timely decisions for improvement of the process.
• Maintain strong liaison with operational staff for having harmonious working relations in the field and achieving the assigned targets.
• Motivate IPC team by creating conducive atmosphere for open communication and healthy competition.
• Perform any other task(s) assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
• Track, and ensure availability of “take away” materials (pamphlets, community take home
• Supervise the field activities of IPC team and provide on the job coaching /technical assistance
• Assist Community Based Educators or HPs in area mapping and drawing of sketch maps of provider’s outlets
• Conduct meetings with community influencers, opinion leaders to get their support and cooperation for smooth implementation of project activities
• Liaise and follow up with SFH – network providers to obtain their support
• Ensure smooth implementation of project activities as per given guidelines/SOPs
• Provide training to IPC team and facilitate them to achieve the organizational objectives
• Ensure compliance of work plans and field presence of IPC team
• Review MIS forms, performance reports and data collected by IPC team and ensure validity and integrity of the data before entering it to MIS
• Ensure timely submission of MIS forms for entry in MIS database
• Compile and analyze performance reports for taking timely decisions for improvement of the process.
• Maintain strong liaison with operational staff for having harmonious working relations in the field and achieving the assigned targets.
• Motivate IPC team by creating conducive atmosphere for open communication and healthy competition.
• Perform any other task(s) assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Required Qualification
• Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing or Public Health
• 3 years relevant or related experience
• 2 years experience working at community level preferred
• Knowledge of work of health-related community structures
Skills Specification
• Must be a confident communicator and presenter
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design, professional printing/publishing skills are essential, including ability to present concepts verbally
• Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills
• Superior project management and time management skills
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude
• Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media
• Self motivated with a positive and professional approach to management
• Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing or Public Health
• 3 years relevant or related experience
• 2 years experience working at community level preferred
• Knowledge of work of health-related community structures
Skills Specification
• Must be a confident communicator and presenter
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design, professional printing/publishing skills are essential, including ability to present concepts verbally
• Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills
• Superior project management and time management skills
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude
• Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media
• Self motivated with a positive and professional approach to management
PLEASE EMAIL APPLICATION AND CV TO: HumanResource@sfh.org.zm or send to The Head – Human Resources, Society for Family Health, Plot No. 549, Ituna Road, P.O Box 50770, Lusaka- Clearly indicate “IPC OFFICER –STAR Project” Closing Date : 14 September 2015.
