Social and Behavioural Change Communications Lead:TB Technical Support Unit(TB TSU) at Genesis Analytics

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The Social and Behavioural Change (SBCC) Lead is responsible for applying behavioural expertise and insights to develop and rollout an adaptive communications plan for the TB Directorate. 

LOCATION:

• Co-located between NDoH project office based in Tshwane and the Genesis office in Hyde Park, Johannesburg. 

Requirements

KEY REQUIREMENTS & ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The expected responsibilities of the TB TSU SBCC Lead will include:

• Provide overall technical assistance for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of SBCC strategies as they relate to TB
• Ensure the utilization of best practices and global learning to inform the development of effective SBCC strategies, frameworks, tools, materials
• Support The NDoH’s  efforts to enhance the delivery of TB  services across government health facilities in rural and urban setting through the delivery of SBC technical assistance, in collaboration with the TB TSU Provincial Manager and Change Management Manger
• Build the capacity of NDoH and their partners  in SBCC
• Develop adaptive communications materials
• Establish and manage a learning platform to disseminate best practices nationally
• Facilitate the sharing experiences and enhancing understanding of good practices and learning in delivering high quality TB services.
• Coordinate strategic learning sessions for national TB Directorate and other partners
• Support the TB TSU Director in coordinating platforms for disseminating TB information and knowledge.
• Develop detailed implementation plans for TB TSU-supported SBCC interventions, and ensure high quality and timely delivery of deliverables against intended objectives, targets, and timelines.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Social or Behavioural Sciences, Public Relations, Public Health  or related fields
• At least 8 years of relevant experience  in designing, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of SBCC strategies and materials as well as related training
• Experienced in pre-testing and concept testing SBCC approaches and content
• Ability to manage behavioural interventions independently
• Willing to adapt to shifting project priorities and needs
• Demonstrable understanding of South Africa’s TB epidemic
• Experience building and maintaining good relationships with the South African Department of Health TB leadership, trusted partners and stakeholders preferred
• Ability to work with a team in a constantly changing environment 
• Excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to lead a stream of work
• Fluent of written and spoken English required
• Relevant computer software skills including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office