Job Description

ROLE PROFILE

Job Title

Senior Program Officer- IEC_BCC

Functional Area

IEC_BCC

Reports To

Deputy Director-BCC

Location

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Travel Required

As per need.

Effective Date

March 2025

IHAT PURPOSE AND PRIORITIES

India Health Action Trust (IHAT) aims at improving public health initiatives by supporting programs nationally and globally through providing comprehensive technical assistance in program planning, management and monitoring. Pursuant to the Memorandum of Cooperation between the GoUP and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,

IHAT set up a Technical Support Unit (TSU) in 2013 to provide techno-managerial support to the Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP) to improve utilization, coverage and quality of key reproductive, maternal, new-born, child health and nutrition (RMNCHN) interventions and services in the state.

The TSU has been set up from the funding support of Bill & Melinda Gate Foundation (BMGF) through the University of Manitoba (UOM), Canada. 

ABOUT PROGRAM

The Uttar Pradesh Technical Support Unit (UPTSU) provides integrated Technical Assistance (TA) to the government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP), which focuses on accelerating progress in reproductive, maternal, new-born and child health, and nutrition (RMNCHN).

UPTSU works closely with the GoUP at the state, district and local levels to optimize RMNCHN programs and services. The technical assistance provided by UPTSU is integrated within the GoUP’s health system response for scale-up and sustainability.

UPTSU focuses on interventions to improve outcomes in Family Planning, Maternal and New-born Health, and Nutrition, along with Routine Immunization, Digital Health, and other initiatives. 

ROLE PURPOSE

The role of Senior Program Officer requires to provide support in developing effective SBC strategy with focus of digital SBCC initiatives and designing of human centric BCC materials. Expert in media analysis and media planning. 

DIMENSIONS

Developing SBC strategy and campaigning on various themes of RMNCHA+N, guidelines, and tools for effective implementation of SBC activities approved for Uttar Pradesh

Support in Quality documentation of the process adopted for outcome-oriented SBC campaigning/activities, meeting minutes, etc and prepare quality reports to share with different stakeholders (GOI, Development partners etc.)

Support in development of digital SBCC flow for D2C platform

Support in production of annual video magazine PAHAL

Provide support in the development of BCC tools/materials of RMNCHA+N

Development of creative briefs on RMNCHA+ N

Developing storyboard for annual video magazine PAHAL

Development, compilation and editing of content for PAHAL - quarterly magazine

Integrating gender aspect in all BCC material

Coordination and liasoning with vendors and internal team

Support media agency in field for video shooting

Review the IEC/BCC materials and develop the designed IEC/BCC materials on RMNCH+A and nutrition

Design impact evaluation and produce analysis of IEC/BCC materials on RMNCH+A and nutrition

Any other work given by the line manager or organization from time to time 

Key Performance Indicators

Submission of final approved quarterly newsletter PAHAL

Submission of at least 3 communication campaigns for D2C platform

Submission of creative content for BCC tools/material on RMNCH-A and nutrition

Submission of quality scripts for films

Submission of quality documents and reports 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualification: Master in Social Sciences/ Mass Communication or equivalent qualification. Degree/P.G Diploma in Mass Communication 

EXPERIENCE

Essential experience: 1-3 years’ experience in designing and implementation of Social Behaviour Change Communication campaigning/activities in development sector

Experience in developing effective BCC materials

Experience in qualitative data analysis, report writing and documentation

Experience in writing storyboards

Preferred experience: Experience of working with government system closely will be preferred

Experience of working in public health would be preferred 

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Behavioral:

Strategic Thinking

Innovation & Creative Thinking

Collaboration for Success

Functional:

Basic Qualitative Research

Basic Project Management

Excellent written and verbal communication

Domain:

Knowledge on Social and Behavior Change communication

Knowledge on development of BCC tools

Basic knowledge of components of RMNCHN

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Coordination with the various program teams and system team at State and district level to identify the SBCC gaps to be addressed for the quality BCC initiatives at the community and health facility level. 

External: Coordination and Liaison with National Health Mission, Uttar Pradesh, DoFW and DMH  for developing the SBC strategy and execution of effective SBCC activities across the State. 

IHAT’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

Community Centric: It is the communities we serve and the community at IHAT that drives us forward.

Think Sustainability: We believe in engaging with the government and communities to scale up and sustain positive outcomes

Scientific and Innovative: We relentlessly pursue scientific rigour and adapt our work in the face of new evidence. We encourage out of the box thinking and challenge ourselves to do better.

Interdisciplinary: We foster discussion, debate and deliberation across disciplines to arrive at the best possible solution. 

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

Low Contact – Low frequency of interaction with children 

Statement on IHAT's Commitment to Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

IHAT is an equal opportunity organization. At IHAT, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that values and respects gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for driving innovation, creativity, and success.

We are committed to ensuring that every individual, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic, is treated with dignity and respect. 

Commitment to Safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA), and Consent Seeking

IHAT is unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding all individuals associated with our work. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, partners, and the communities we serve. We strictly adhere to policies and practices that protect against sexual exploitation and abuse and emphasize the importance of consent in all interactions. 

Transfer of Commitment

As part of our Terms of Reference, IHAT requires that all hired agencies, partners and individuals uphold these same standards. This includes a firm commitment to safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSHEA), and consent seeking.

We expect our partners, agencies and individuals working with us to sign into the required policies and integrate these principles into their operations, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested candidates please apply by COB 18th March, 2025 using the online IHAT Application by clicking   https://www.ihat.in/vacancies/senior-program-officer-iec_bcc/ or visit IHAT Vacancy page at www.ihat.in. Only complete online applications will be considered. 

We will be following a systematic selection process to fill this position based on experience, competency and suitability. Shortlisting for the posts will take place soon after the closing date.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. If you have not heard from us within fifteen days of the closing date, please assume that the current IHAT positions are unable to accommodate you at the moment. It is also not possible for us to provide you with specific feedback because of the volume of applications we receive. 

IHAT does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

About Company

IHAT was instituted in 2003 as a Charitable Trust under the Indian Trust Act, 1882 and is registered with the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act,1976, under section 12A(a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules 2021.

We work closely with the Government of India and state governments to achieve public health goals. Our work is focused in areas of prevention and control of HIV and Tuberculosis, in achieving significant improvements in Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, improved Nutrition among mothers and children, and strengthening health systems. Our work is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.

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