JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROGRAM OFFICER (Abuja Office)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports To: Program Director
Background:
The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization established to mainstream the media as a potent tool to accelerate healthcare information and delivery in Nigeria.
ISMPH is currently seeking a qualified and passionate Program Officer (PO) to join our team in Abuja. The PO will play a key role in advancing public health media advocacy efforts, with a strong focus on Primary Health Care (PHC) and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Nutrition (RMNCH+N) services.
Accountability: Program Director – High
- Program Director – Management
- Finance Manager – Financial Management
Responsibilities
- Media Advocacy Strategy Development – Develop and Support the design and implement evidence-based advocacy strategies targeting PHC gaps (RMNCH+N).
- Analyze relevant state to identify barriers to PHC access and prioritize action areas.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Build partnerships with National, State, local government, NGOs, and community leaders. Organize stakeholder forums and policy dialogues to align efforts.
- Campaign Management – support campaigns using mass media, social media platforms, and community mobilization (e.g., town halls, radio programs). Support the development of advocacy materials (policy briefs, toolkits) for diverse audiences.
- Policy Analysis & Influence – analyze health policies (National and State PHC policies, RMNCH+N policies, National health insurance policies, Swap compacts). Advocate for reforms through policy briefs, media engagement, and technical support to policymakers.
- Capacity Building – Support training of CSO staff, partners, journalists and community leaders on advocacy techniques and PHC best practices.
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) – Track advocacy impact using approved program indicators and media tracker (e.g., policy changes, service uptake, budget releases and cash backing).
- Reporting & Compliance – Submit detailed reports to line manager, ensuring adherence to ethical and safeguarding standards.
Attributes: Passion for health equity, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability.
Strategic Competencies
- Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic oversight, direction, and guidance to ensure project success and sustainability.
- Stakeholder Management: Ensure effective communication, collaboration, and relationship-building in engaging with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, partners, and community leaders.
- Project Management: Ensure you plan, organize, and manage multiple project activities, including advocacy, trainings, media/communication campaigns, social mobilization, and timely reporting.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including project staff, partners, and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
- Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Adapt to changing project requirements, navigate complex problems, and develop creative solutions to ensure project success.
Qualifications:
- A degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Journalism, Mass communication, Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in public health programming, Media advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with RMNCH+N or PHC-related with NGO or INGO projects is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: “ Program Officer (Abuja)”
Application Deadline: 15th February, 2025.
