Vacancy title:
Behaviour Change Communications (BCC) Officer

Jobs at:
Integrated Community Based Initiative (ICOBI)

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, 18th January 2016 at 4.00 PM

Duty Station:
Kahobwe, Uganda

Job details:
ICOBI is an indigenous National NGO established in 1994 with a vision of: ‘Healthy and prosperous families’ Our mission is ‘To improve the quality of life of people through holistic and sustainable programs that meet the basic human needs of families”. Our win value: are; Teamwork, integrity and honesty, Service to people, Self-motivation, Result oriented, Accountability Transparency, Respect, dignity and the sanctity of human life. its head office is located at Plot 66, Ismail Road. Mbuya ~ Kampala

Introduction
ICOBI has received a two yeas‘ grant from The Ugandan Academy for Health Innovation and impact based at the infectious Disease Institute (IDI) of Makerere University; to implement project activities in the South-westem Ugandan districts of Sheema and Rubirizi. ICOBI wilt strengthen capabilities of District Health Teams (DHTs) to conduct population HIV and TB case based surveillance in order to improve HIV and TB cfinioal outcomes (Viral Suppression and TB remission respectively). ICOBI also received another 5 year Swedish funded grant to advocate for and provide Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights SRHRIHIV services involving provision of peer-led information and demand creation services in Mbarara and Ntungamo districts under the SRHR Umbrella program through Community Health Alliance Uganda (CHAU). ICOBI therefore is looking for competent persons to fill the following positions existing across the two programs:

Behaviour Change Communications (BCC) Officer
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Duty Station: ICOB Regional Office, Kabwohe

Job Summary:
The Behavior Change Communication Officer will be responsrlile for project activities’ implementation through promotion of safer sexual practices and behavioral change.

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Mobilize and promote voluntary male medical circumcision (VMMC) services
  
• Coordinate the follow up of VMMC clients
  
• Promote condom utilization and distribution
  
• Promote behavioral change and life skills among KPs and psychosocial support for PLHAs.
  
• Coordinate development of IEC materials, distribution and education on safer sexual practices
  
• Organize and schedule Radio Talk Shows to promote SRHR/HIV Umbrella program activities
  
• Establish Social media platforms for SRHR/HIV information and Behavioral Change Communication
  
• Promote youth friendly services
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• Summarize and generate monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Clinical and/or health background, Additional qualifications: HIV/AlD5 Counseling certificate and competence in Computer Applications. 3 years‘ experience working in HIV/AIDS services or any other health related field required. Post Graduate qualification in related field will be an added advantage.

Personal Qualities
Self-motivated and able to work with various stakeholders, managing multiple tasks and meeting agreed deadlines. Candidates should be able to build strong working relationships with volunteers and other stakeholder teams inspiring them to achieve programme objectives.

Job application procedure
interested applicants should submit their applications with the following:-
1. Detailed C. V
2. Copies of Certificates and Testimonials
3. Daytime telephone contact

To: The Human Resource and Administration Manager, integrated Community Based Initiatives (ICOBI), Plot 66, Ismail Road, Mbuya, P.O Box 16331, Kampala Or by email to nmwebaze@icobi.or.ug

Note: Closing date for Submission of applications will be Wednesday, 18th January 2016 at 4.00 PM, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.