Job Description

Role is to carry out inter-personal communication activities for ‘The Strength is in You’- Anti Drug Campaign at community level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts interactive personal communication sessions with the campaign priority population groups to improve understanding of the drivers of drugs and substance use and gain community buy-in to help people who use drugs.
• Executes mid-media campaign activities in collaboration with IPC Team Lead
• Develops and implements a monthly itinerary for conducting weekly personal communication sessions/community dialogues with community members.
• Supports local PSH & government line ministry structures in organization and implementation of inter-ward activities.
• Maps congregate settings in the community to facilitate anti-drug and substance use information dissemination. Acts as the go-to person who mobilizes campaign priority population groups for dialogue.
• Supports community-based interventions primarily targeting campaign priority populations in the assigned area, as well as facilitate one on one and group discussions on anti-drug and substance use messages using the ‘Strength is in you’ campaign assets.
• Facilitates referral of drug users to local community support groups
• Facilitates linkage of people using drugs and illicit substances to access SRHR & HIV services.
• Assist in the incorporation of ‘The Strength is In You’ campaign messages in daily community activities and community congregant settings.
• Accurately documents all project activities carried out.
• Supports other PSH program teams in creating demand for PSH services such as VMMC, HTS, PrEP & GBV.
• Any other duties assigned by the Marketing Manager either directly or through the Marketing Officer.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 ‘O’ levels.
• Ideal candidate should reside in/within proximity of the area he/she has applied for.
• Skills in Drug and Substance Use/Mental Health counselling are desirable.

How to Apply

In return, PSH offers competitive remuneration, commensurate with qualifications and experience. PSH is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender identity or expression, race, religion, national origin, or disability. All interested candidates are encouraged to follow the following steps when applying:

Step 1: Complete the Application for the position you wish to apply for, under 'Click Here to Apply'.

Step 2: Send your updated CVs to [email protected].

All Applications should be shared not later than May 01, 2024.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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