Provincial Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Manager

• Overall oversight and leadership for the planning and preparation for HPV introduction at the provincial level
• Work closely with the Project team lead and other technical team members to carry out a targeted baseline, midpoint, and endline assessments of community, family, and health worker knowledge, perceptions, and practices related to HPV vaccine introduction to continuously monitor impact of SBCC strategies
• Modify ineffective strategies based on regular feedback mechanisms at the community and provider levels
• Analyze demand for potential HPV vaccine amongst adolescent girl, parent, community and religious influencers, provider behavior in responding to needs for HPV vaccine, especially in communities where a large proportion of girls in the target age groups do not attend school
• Spearhead collaborative development and implementation of a social and behavior change communication strategy to increase the acceptability of HPV vaccine and practice of optimal behaviors, developed based on local analyses and using a mix of effective communication channels
• Regular local engagement, using a variety of strategies, at the community and household level with both male and female caregivers to build trust and confidence in the HPV vaccine and the health system
• Present and share lessons, best practices and successes related to SBCC and community mobilization with partners and Government of Pakistan in order to institutionalize practices for scale-up.
• Coordinate and provide technical Support to program staff to create linkage of Community Health Workers (CHW) and health facility staff in the program areas and create sustainable mechanisms
• Collaborate with community program officers and Communications/Publicity officer (s) to ensure documentation of successes, challenges, and lessons learned in the implementation of Community and IEC/BCC programs in Jhpiego Pakistan
• Provide technical support in writing and/or reviewing materials and publications related to community and IEC /SBCC
• Participate in studies/assessments, implementation, Monitoring and supervision of community and IEC/SBCC activities
• represent the project in sub-national technical working groups and meetings
• Lead appropriate sections of annual work planning and reporting requirements of the program
• Contribute to/coordinate with the project’s M&E activities to ensure that the project meets set targets in accordance with national and international standards
• Cultivate strategic relationships and alliances with other partners working on preparation of the HPV vaccine introduction
• Perform other duties as directed

• Bachelor’s or preferably advanced degree in public health, social sciences etc.
• At least 6 to 7 years of work experience with programs focused on community health and SBCC with progressively increasing responsibilities
• Baseline understanding of current international evidenced-based best practices and key guidance on immunization, SBCC and community mobilization
• Knowledge and experience developing social and behavior change communication strategies, tools, and materials
• Self-management (i.e. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability) and the ability to project a professional, consistent image of confidence, integrity, and competence.
• Proven ability to work in a team
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Good command on MS office
• Local to the district or province of selection
• Proficiency in English, Urdu, and local language
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally about 30- 50% of time.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

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