Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Health Promoter IEC Officer
Location: Sokoto
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- Implement Health Promotion / IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) activities with patients and local population to raise their knowledge and skills on relevant medical topics.
- Inform patients and communities about MSF and services it provides.
- According to medical priorities, deliver information to the patients and community on specific health topics
- Implement activities of health education and awareness (sessions in schools, churches, community), under the indications and supervision of the HP Supervisor.
- Under the guide of HP Supervisor, assess the impact of activities (with questions, verifications and behaviours observations), and report problems, success and constraints to him/her.
- Collect all type of information related to specific health and living conditions of the population, in particular to identify the most vulnerable populations to target.
- Report to HP Supervisor: activities, problems met strengths and constraints.
- Establish and maintain contacts with social partners, including other NGO’s, governmental health services that can provide answers to social problems.
- Keep education and communication areas clean, tidy, and professional materials available.
- Participate in creation of any material needed for the activities of information, education and communication.
- Design, develop, and adapt IEC materials on SGBV prevention, response, and available services, ensuring they are culturally sensitive and appropriate for the target audience.
- Collaborate with health promotion teams, medical staff, and community leaders to validate IEC materials
- Conduct outreach activities, including community meetings, focus group discussions, and awareness campaigns, to educate the community on SGBV issues.
- Mobilize community leaders, women’s groups, youth, and other stakeholders to participate in SGBV prevention and response activities.
- Organize and facilitate training sessions for community members, health workers, and other stakeholders on SGBV prevention, response, and referral mechanisms.
- Strengthen the capacity of local partners and community-based organizations in SGBV IEC activities.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SGBV IEC activities, collecting data and feedback to inform program improvements.
- Coordinate with medical teams, protection officers, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive approach to SGBV prevention and response.
- Participate in meetings and forums to represent the project’s SGBV IEC activities and share best practices.
- Maintain accurate records of all IEC activities, training sessions, and community engagement efforts.
- Flexibility in undertaking assigned tasks, due to the changing nature of MSF operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in social science, social communication, nursing science, community health extension work
- 2 years experience in SGBV programming, health promotion, or community engagement, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
- Experience in developing and implementing IEC strategies and materials
- English language essential. Local language is highly desirable.
- Computer literacy (word, excel) is essential
- Flexibility, Commitment to MSF principles, Teamwork and result oriented.
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Application Closing Date
18th April, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their latest Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of only necessary credentials as one document with telephone contact details (daytime) to:sokoto-jobs@oca.msf.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
And
Apply for Health Promoter IEC Officer at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) – Holland
Note
- The deadline for the position is 18 April 2025 (5:00 PM)
- Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
- No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
- Any document sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma etc.) will not be returned.
- No accommodation will be provided upon resuming to the job location if selected.
- MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.
- Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to Apply.
References
Medecins Sans Frontieres, Careers at the Medecins Sans Frontieres, Health Promoter IEC Officer at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) – Holland, accessed April 14, 2025