The Maryland Global Initiative Corporation Nigeria (MGIC) an affiliate of the university of maryland baltimore is a non governmental organization funded by the uS Govt through the CDC. The organization is seeking suitably qualified candidates to work on its recent award on the Nigeria Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) which is a population based HIV impact assessment (PHIA) survey that was developed to enable countries obtain HIV specific indicators including the impact of the expansion of HIV prevention and treatment program to facilitate effective monitorig of national HIV programmes.

 

Job Description: Mobilizers

 

1. Zonal Community Mobilizers?Mobilization Officers (6)

Duty Station: Each of the geopolitical zones (works in and cooordinates assigned Geopoliticalzones)

NOTE: Indicate Geopolitical zone you are applying for in your application 

 

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: One year (with possibility of extension) 

 

Responsibilities 

• Coordinates conduct of community mobilization related data collection in one of the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria 

• Attends Enumeration Area entry meeting with SBMs 

• Coordinates Enumeration Area entry with SBMs 

• Works with Survey Zonal Coordinator and SBM to schedule community/household mobilization activities and survey 

• Monitors community perceptions about the survey and survey team 

• Participates in advocacy visits in each zone 

• Participates in communication, mobilization and engagement activities in each zone 

• Perform quality and validation checks on the activities of the State Based and community mobilizers 

• Attends EA departure meeting with SBMs 

• Reports to Community Mobilization Zonal Coordinator 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• BSc/BA or its equivalent in public health, health education or a relevant field 

• A demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English with a good understanding and ability to communicate in at least one indigenous Nigerian language 

• Understanding more than 2 Nigerian languages in the-preferred zone will be an added advantage 

• An advanced degree in relevant field will be an added advantage 

• Experience with the terrain, culture and structure in the states within assigned geopolitical zones. 

• Must be someone well respected and known with good character 

• Must have at least 8 years working experience in Public Health Service demand creation within the locality ar/and experience conducting communication and mobilization activities 

• Must have a good track record of active liaison with Co.mmunity Based Organizations, Traditional and Religious institution in dealing with complex issues and multi-facet activities in the community 

• Prior successful experience performing Community Mobilization role in a HIV/AIDS or Health Related Survey is highly desirable • Presence/ living in the geopolitical zone will be an added advantage 

 

2. STATE-BASED MOBILIZERS: (130-3/4 per state) 

 

DUTY STATION: works in and coordinates in assigned state (36 states and FCT) 

NOTE; Indicate the State you are applying for in your application 

 

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: 6 months (with possibility of extension) 

 

Responsibilities 

• Leads and conduct community mobilization and communication within the assigned state 

• Conduct community mobilization and communication within the selected state EAs 

• Attends community-level stakeholders meeting with Zonal. Coordinator and Zonal mobilization officers . 

• Identifies, trains and supervises identified Community Mobilizers (CMs) • Participates in advocacy visits in each state 

• Participates in communication, mobilization and engagement activities in each state 

• Coordinates EA entry and departure meetings 

• Works with Zonal Mobilizers, Field Team Leads and CMs to schedule household surveys and data collection 

• Monitors community perceptions with Zonal Mobilizers and CMs 

• Support the linkage to care for identified positive respondents not in care 

• Troubleshoots and resolves issues within the state 

• Communicates with Zonal Coordinator, Zonal mobilizers and CMs 

• Reports to Zonal Mobilizers 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• BSc/BA or its equivalent in public health, health education or a relevant field 

• A demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English with a good understanding and ability to communicate in at least one indigenous Nigerian language

• Understanding more than 2 Nigerian languages and local languages in assigned state will be an added advantage 

• An advanced degree in relevant field will be an added advantage 

• Experience with the terrain, culture and structure in the assigned State. 

• Must be someone well respected and known with good character 

• Must have at least 5 years working experience in Public Health Service demand creation within the locality or/and experience conducting communication and mobilization activities 

• Must have a good track record of active liaison with Community Based Organizations, Traditional and Religious institution in dealing with complex issues and multi-facet activities in the community 

• Prior successful experience performing Community Mobilization role in a HIV/AIDS or Health related Survey is highly desirable 

• Presence/ living in the state will be an added advantage 

 

HOW TO APPLY: Interested Candidates are to click on the link below and fill the form

 

DURATION; Six Months with the possibility of renewal subject to the availability of funds 

CLOSING DATE: 14th April 2018