Advocacy and Communication Senior Program Officer

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Tracking Code
5779
Job Description
Please submit a cover letter with your resume describing your interest in this position and how you meet the requirements.

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.

PATH seeks to recruit an Advocacy and Communication Senior Program Officer. Reporting to the Responsible Project Manager (RPM), the Advocacy and CommunicationSenior Program Officer will coordinate advocacy, communication, and social mobilization (ACSM) activities in the TB ARC project. S/he will assist in the development of a comprehensive ACSM strategy and related products and job aides. 

Specific duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
  1. Liaising closely with the PATH communications team, s/he is responsible for planning and overseeing the development and implementation of components of the project’s ACSM strategy.
  2. Lead advocacy efforts that raise the profile of TB amongst policy makers, government officials, private sector and communities.
  3. Facilitate training of journalists and advocacy programs at national and county levels.
  4. Liaise with MoH staff to identify health promotion materials from GOK and partners for review, development and dissemination.
  5. Oversee capacity building of CSOs/CBOs in the area of advocacy.
  6. Promote PATH and project visibility by documenting successful interventions.
Required Skills
  • Demonstrated ability to network with a range of external partners and community members. Experience working with community based organizations, civil society organizations and government agencies
  • Experience with health communications, monitoring and reporting on program performance.
  • Excellent oral, written, and communication  presentation skills in English and Kiswahili
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment with administrative and technical staff. Strong supervision and management skills.
  • Strong training and mentoring skills including experience in providing trainings to health workers and CBO staff.
  • Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Excel, powerpoint and Word.
Required Experience
Master’s Degree in Public health or Advanced Diploma in health education/Health promotion with knowledge on Advocacy and Social mobilization plus a minimum of five years experience in public health, TB and HIV control. Demonstrated networking skills, complemented by experience with health communication. Ability to develop and use indicators for monitoring program performance. Excellent written and oral communications in Swahili and English.


You must currently have legal authorization to work in Kenya.



PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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