Job Description

Title: Engagement Group Leader

Company Name: Toxicology Society of Bangladesh (TSB)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Bandarban

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Social Science (MSS)
∎ A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as public health, community development, social work, or a related discipline.
∎ At least 3 years proven experience in community engagement, public health, or a related field.
∎ Ability to coordinate and implement community engagement activities within the project timeline.
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
∎ Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including community members, healthcare professionals, and project stakeholders.
∎ Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, influencers, and members.
∎ Experience in designing and delivering training sessions for community members and project staff.
∎ Commitment to ethical principles in community engagement, including informed consent and confidentiality.
∎ Basic understanding of public health practices, especially in the context of vaccination and drug administration.
∎ Understand and respect the cultural nuances and practices of the community
∎ Proven computer skills on Microsoft office -MS-Excel, MS-Word and MS-PowerPoint.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Administration, Coordination, Project Management/ Co-ordinator, public health, Research Support

Job Context:
∎ Reporting to Engagement Coordinator
∎ Act as a leader for Engagement team activities.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Assist Clinical team leader, Engagement Coordinator and clinical team to develop and implement outreach strategies to engage the community in the vaccination and drug administration project.
∎ Collaborate with local health authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach to community engagement.
∎ Engage community leaders and community volunteers in in drug administration and vaccination activities
∎ Plan and organize meetings and conducting engagement events e.g. awareness session, stage drama, cultural program, sports etc. at the assigned area
∎ Mobilize community support for vaccination and drug administration initiatives.
∎ Advocate for the project's goals and benefits within the community and among external stakeholders.
∎ Ensure flexibility in approach to meet diverse community expectations.
∎ Supervise the project assistant and Community Health workers
∎ Plan and organize venue during survey, vaccine and drug administration.
∎ Conducting informed consent process
∎ Complete CRF Data collection and support data entry e.g., malaria cases, census data
∎ Plan and report on monthly and weekly basis to the supervisor
∎ Conduct any other activities related to project assigned by the supervisor

Additional Requirements:
∎ Cultural sensitivity and awareness of the diverse backgrounds within the community in Chittagong hill tracts.
∎ Ability to adapt communication strategies to resonate with different ethnic groups in Chittagong hill tracts.
∎ Experience in working at malaria elimination program will be an added advantage.
∎ Able to drive motor bike in remote hilly areas and have valid driving license.

Salary: Negotiable

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 15 Dec 2023

Company Information:
∎ 4 Dec 2023
∎ Toxicology Society of Bangladesh (TSB)

Category: Research/Consultancy

: Only Shortlisted candidates will be asked for the interview.

Source: bdjobs.com

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