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Position Title:
SOCIAL MOBILIZATION MANAGER/WARMBASE
Position Number:
060
Project Worksite:
Central Office/AMD (1 position)
Deadline for submission: Friday, October 13, 2023, at 5:00pm Liberia Time
About PREVAIL:
PREVAIL, or the Partnership for Research on Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in Liberia, is a clinical research partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Liberian Ministry of Health
Summary of Position:
The Social Mobilization and Communication (SMC) Manager (SMC Manager) will lead and provide technical oversight to the PREVAIL Social Mobilization, Communications, and Community Engagement (SMC) Team. S/he will provide subject matter expertise on good participatory practices (GPP) for clinical research, provides supervision, administrative leadership, and guidance to SMC Coordinators and Participant Trackers Coordinator in the design and implementation of social mobilization roadmap, GPP plan and strategies to facilitate research recruitment and retention. The SMC Manager will play a critical role in cementing PREVAIL’s relationship with local and national stakeholders, including research participants, community leaders, support groups and social networks, community advisory group (s), Liberian Government Ministries, Non-governmental Agencies, and other international partners prior to, during, and after research study activities.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Description of Responsibilities:
• Manages the creation and execution of PREVAIL’s community engagement strategy
• Contributes to the development and implementation of the PREVAIL’s research results dissemination strategy
• Develops and strengthen partnerships with new and existing stakeholders
• Manages the day-to-day activities of the PREVAIL SMC team and serve as point person on all aspects of social mobilization, communications, community outreach campaigns and engagement programs in which PREVAIL participates
• Serves as liaison to key stakeholders including community representatives, hospital boards, and hospital staff, government officials, and others
• Consults with study Principal Investigators (PIs) and clinical teams to plan and design SMC activities
• Provides guidance from a community perspective to the protocol and operations teams on the design of study protocols and associated documents Partnership for Research on Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in Liberia (PREVAIL) Liberia – U.S. Joint Clinical Research Partnership The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG)
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• In coordination with the Learning and Professional Development Coordinator, develops and implements capacity building program for GPP and research literacy in Liberia
• Participates in initial and ongoing training, engagement and education of potential participants and community members on protocol activities including inclusion/exclusion criteria, schedule of visits, and research activities
• Provided guidance to site and operations teams regarding questions of protocol interpretation and engagement with the research community
• Participated in site visits and attend meetings with site teams
• Consults with study Coordinators on participant flow and follow up procedures
• Ensures proper oversight of SMC Coordinators as they engage with communities and participants
• Manages the development and implementation appropriate tracking/follow-up strategies to enhance study retention
• Conducts performance reviews for SMC Coordinators
• Submits SMC activity plans to the Assistant Director for approval before implementation
• Submit smonthly and quarterly activity summary reports to the Assistant Director
• Participates in process improvement activities
• Maintains a safe work environment
• Reports to work on time and perform all daily functions
• Follows standard operating procedures
• Assists with management decisions and activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
Skills:
 Ability in designing and conducting Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices surveys (KAPs), other surveys, and using other social science instruments
 Media and social marketing experience and expertise
 Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) skills
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Knowledge of social science, infectious diseases, including emerging infectious diseases
 Effective team building, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
 In-depth knowledge of Liberian culture
 Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
 Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and adapt to changing situations
 Enthusiastic and dynamic with a positive and confident attitude
 Self-motivated
 Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a pressured environment
 Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others
 Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
Management Competencies:
 Commitment to the Organization, its Mission and Values
 Cultural Sensitivity / Valuing Diversity
 Building and Managing Relationships / Encourages Collaboration
 Performance Management / Promotes Staff Accountability
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 Conflict Management / Coaching and Mentoring
 Results Orientation / Commitment to Excellence
 Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning
Qualifications
 Education: Sociology, Anthropology, or other related fields; mater’s degree in public health or social science is an added advantage.
 Preferred Job-related Experience: At least five (5) years of relevant experience in social mobilization and community engagement; 1-2 years management experience
 Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in social mobilization and health promotion at community or national level. Relevant skills and experience implementing good participatory practices (GPP) for public/biomedical research is an added advantage.
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