Position: Behavioural Change Communication Interventions Manager
Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM) is a Malawian Non-Governmental Healthcare Organization established in 1987. BLM provides quality Family Planning and Reproductive Healthcare including HIV/AIDS information and interventions. BLM is a senior member of the MSI Reproductive Choices Partnership which works in 43 countries. BLM exists to improve quality of life in Malawi through family planning and reproductive health care services. BLM serves over 800,000 clients annually and makes a significant contribution to national family planning objectives. The organization has national coverage, operating through 23 clinics, and numerous outreach clinic sites.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of:
BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE COMMUNICATION INTERVENTION OFFICER (1 POSITION)
LOCATION : Mchinji District
REPORTING LINE : Demand Generation Manager
Role Purpose
The post holder to be responsible for mid-level leading of effective and efficient planning, prioritization, implementation, documentation, monitoring and evaluation of BLM’s Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Behavioural Change education, community mobilisation and demand creation communication strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement effective and efficient Sexual and Reproductive (SRH) Behavioural Change Communications (BCC) education and demand creation team tailor made action plans.
Coordinate and manage a network of Reproductive Health Assistants (RHA) community-based agents in implementing effective Interpersonal Communication (IPC) demand creation and education strategy as well as RHA incentive scheme.
Securing, organisation and management of corporate client SRH education and service demand creation for outreach teams
Coordinate and provide periodic reporting of Sexual and Reproductive (SRH) Behavioural Change Communications Interventions (BCCI) progress reports and analysis to Operations Directorate.
Support BCCI Manager in formulating and delivering community mobilization, education and general community outreach strategic plans for effective promotion and uptake of SRH services in impact communities and BLM Centres.
Support in concept development, creative design, testing and production of effective and efficient BCCI products, services and demand creation and education tools.
Compile monthly and quarterly reports for BLM service channels informing progress status and identifying opportunities on SRH education and demand creation programs.
Perform any other duties assigned by Demand Generation Manager and Director of Programs and Operations.
Qualification, Experience, Competencies and Skills
Degree in Media for Development/ mass communication/ Community Development or any related field.
At least 5 years’ experience in “Changing Mindsets” communications with at least 2 years’ experience in practical community mobilisation preferably with poor and hard to reach communities.
Effective team leadership, planning and organisation and ability to work with young people is a must.
Hands-on skill sets in modern audio, visual, graphic design, photography and motion picture software will be an advantage.
Highly innovative, inspirational and persuasiveness, collaborative approach to team working and strong personal commitment to the BLM goals and vision.
High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Understanding of key issues around reproductive health (HIV/AIDS, Family Planning, Maternal Health)
Strategic thinker with experience in developing and implementing interactive communication concepts.
Ability to drive a Manual Vehicle
Valid driving licence Class C1
Outgoing, adaptable, driven, diplomatic, liberal.
Analytic, Persistent, driven, decisive, meticulous and results oriented.
Energetic, high integrity, enthusiasm.
High degree of proficiency in modern media and community mobilisation.
Pro-Choice
Able and willing to travel extensively.
How to apply
If you are interested and you meet the above requirements, please send your curriculum vitae, copies of qualifications and cover letter including names and contact details of at least three traceable referees as follows:
One reference from your current employer or most recent employer
One reference from your previous employer
Or
One reference from your last employer and
One reference from your last but one employer
All applications should be addressed to:
The Corporate Services Director
Banja La Mtsogolo
P.O. Box 1854
LILONGWE.
E-mail: recruitment@banja.org.mw
to reach her not later than Friday 16th May 2025.
“Our organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment”.
BLM is an equal opportunities employer. No canvassing of any kind is allowed.
Date Posted:
3rd May, 2025
Expiration date:
16th May, 2025
Location:
Mchinji , Mchinji, Malawi
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Function:
Behaviour Change Communication
Vacancies:
1
Work Experience:
3 Year
Salary Period:
Not Available
Is Freelance:
No
Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM)
View employer profileFounded in:
1987
Phone:
01772505
Location:
Banja House, Paul Kagame Road, Lilongwe