State Program Officer - Kaduna

About the Organization

The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization established to mainstream the media as a potent tool to accelerate healthcare information and delivery in Nigeria.

Position Overview

ISMPH is seeking a qualified and passionate State Program Officer to join our team in Kaduna. The State Program Officer will play a key role in advancing public health media advocacy efforts, with a strong focus on Primary Health Care (PHC) and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Nutrition (RMNCH+N) services. This position offers excellent opportunities for career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Media Advocacy Strategy Development – Design and implement evidence-based media advocacy strategies targeting PHC gaps (RMNCH+N). Analyze relevant state data to identify barriers to PHC access and prioritize action areas.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build partnerships with state and local government, NGOs, and community leaders. Organize stakeholder forums and policy dialogues to align efforts.
• Campaign Management – Support campaigns using mass media, social media platforms, and community mobilization (e.g., town halls, radio and TV programs). Support the development of media advocacy materials (policy briefs, toolkits) for diverse audiences.
• Policy Analysis & Influence – Analyze state health policies (State PHC policies, RMNCH+N policies, state health insurance policies, and Swap compacts). Advocate for reforms through policy briefs, media engagement, and technical support to policymakers.
• Capacity Building – Support training of CSO staff, partners, journalists, and community leaders on advocacy techniques and PHC best practices.
• Monitoring & Evaluation – Track advocacy impact using approved program indicators and media tracker (e.g., policy changes, service uptake, budget releases, and cash backing).
• Reporting & Compliance – Submit detailed reports to line manager, ensuring adherence to ethical and safeguarding standards.