[Job Vacancy] Social Mobilizer at the West African Centre For Public Health and Development

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The West African Centre For Public Health and Development (WACPHD-UOM-IGPH) is a non-governmental organization working on the improvement of health equity through sustained engagement with a core element approach that includes research, program delivery, technical assistance, and education will be providing technical support for the Key Population Size Estimation Study 2022 and requires the services of qualified personnel for a short-term implementation engagement.

In order to complete the field implementation process, we are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Social Mobilizer

Locations: Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Delta and OgunDuration of Engagement: 1 month minimumSlot: 12 Openings (Osun – 1, Ekiti – 1, Ondo – 2, Kebbi -1, Sokoto – 2, Jigawa – 1, Delta – 3 and Ogun – 1)

Job Description

The Social Mobilizer will serve as the liaison officer between interviewers and participants and facilitate the recruitment process for interviews in the field.

Duties and Responsibilities

The social mobilizer, under the supervision of the KPSE field supervisor, will carry out the following:
Connect with the community members and mobilize them for interviews.
Inform community members, including spot owners/managers about the study.
Inform community members about the study and prepare Key Informants for interview sessions.
 Provide community members with updates about the study.
Ensure that interviews are conducted in a congenial and conducive environment.

Qualifications and Requirements

The candidate should be learned and possess at least a First School Leaving Certificate.
Being a key population community member of the target group is an advantage.
1-2 years of Previous experience working with Key populations.
A good team player.
Familiarity with the key population hotspots in the state 
The ability to speak the local dialect is desirable.
Possess good communication and organizational skills. 
Residents in the selected state are strongly preferred.

How to ApplyInterested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Application Deadline  6th January, 2023.

Note

Interested applicants should apply by using the link above to fill out an online recruitment form, and upload a one-page application letter along with your CV, highest level of qualification, NYSC discharge certificate (where applicable).
Individuals blacklisted from implementing Global Fund grants are not eligible to apply for any of the advertised positions.
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