TMG is seeking a Social Behavior Change Specialists to conduct a Performance Evaluation of the Support for Service Delivery Project (SSDI) in Malawi to determine the effectiveness of the SSDI approach. The Support for Service Delivery Integration (SSD-I) is USAID Malawi's flagship health project. This project consists of three inter-related sector activities, namely SSD-I Services, SSD-I Communications and SSD-I Systems. In close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, SSD-I activities support the increased availability and quality of the Essential Health Package (EHP) services; reinforce health promotion and disease prevention among households; and strengthen elements of the health system to sustain effective EHP delivery. SSD-I's activities align with USAID/Malawi's Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) Development Objective (DO) 1 (Social Development Improved) and with cross-cutting Sub-Intermediate Results (SIR) 1 (Capacity of institutions improved) and SIR 2 (Positive behaviors adopted). SSD-I activities contribute directly to the Malawi Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP) 2011-2016. The estimated Period of Performance is 4 months.
Requirements:
· A post- graduate degree;
· At least 10 years of experience in the requisite technical background to provide state-of-the-art technical leadership and hands-on abilities in the design and management of community-level mobilization activities, and community-appropriate SBCC activities and packages; and experience in advising and supporting capacity building for improved coordination and use of SBCC activities and materials.
· Extensive experience in identifying, adapting, and guiding the use of SBCC tools and approaches that facilitate effective community-level SBCC activities; and in developing and delivering targeted training and technical assistance to improve SBCC and community mobilization for priority EHP services.
· USAID/Malawi expects that the SBCC Specialist will have experience with both facility-based and community-based health programming.
· She or he must also have experience conducting public health evaluations in Sub-Saharan Africa (Malawi preferred)
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents as via e-mail torecruitment@the-mitchellgroup.com. In the subject line, please indicate “Social Behavior Change Specialist – Malawi SSDI”. CV’s/resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is encouraged. No phone calls please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
· Completed and signed USAID form No. AID 1420-17
· Brief cover letter that outlines how you meet the requirements
· Current CV/résumé with references.
