Health Communications Expert

Peace Corps

South Africa
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Positions Available2DescriptionAnova Health Institute in South Africa has requested the support of Peace Corps Response Volunteers (PCRVs) to serve as Health Communications Experts. The ANOVA\APACE Program (Gauteng and Western Cape) and the Hanyani Bophelo Program (Limpopo) both aim to accelerate and sustain epidemic control in the target districts through a data-driven, people-centered and evidence-informed approach. Critical to the project's success is addressing gaps in treatment literacy among people receiving HIV treatment and caregivers of children on treatment. Anova supports distribution of treatment literacy materials and communication campaigns.The PCRVs will provide support to the Limpopo team to develop and implement treatment literacy campaigns, including the development and testing of treatment literacy materials (video, print, online, radio, etc.) - ensuring locally appropriate messaging around U=U, viral load testing, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, etc. The PCRVs will also create systems to track completion of activities and monitor and report on results of the capacity development project.Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in South Africa together as a group, so while the departure dates for the whole group could change, dates cannot be changed for individual candidates.Request TypePCR000 PCR VolunteerPostSouth AfricaPartner Organization NameAnova Health InstituteRequired Skills

Master's degree in Public Health, marketing, communications, project management, or other relevant field
Expertise in social behavior change communication (SBCC), social marketing
2-3 years of project management experience
Willingness to travel

Start Date29-Sep-2024Language RequirementNonePrimary SectorHealthAccepts CouplesNoKnow By29-May-2024Assignment Length (months)12Accepting Applications?YesProgramPCRFeatured JobNoPost to LinkedIn?Yes

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