Health Specialist (Social & Behavioral Change) Polio

The Health Specialist is responsible for designing, managing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating social and behavioral change and social-mobilization interventions supporting Nigeria’s polio eradication plan. The role focuses on interrupting poliovirus transmission through evidence-based SBC interventions, generating demand for polio vaccination and routine immunization, addressing vaccine hesitancy and refusals, supporting campaigns and sustained engagement between vaccination rounds, and providing technical assistance during polio outbreak responses. The Specialist will also contribute to other health interventions as required. This position requires close collaboration with government agencies, partners, and communities to ensure high-impact, culturally sensitive communication strategies.

An advanced university degree in Social and behavioral change communication, public health, Health promotion, Health education, Community health, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Biomedical sciences, or Social/behavioral sciences; At least eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in designing and managing SBC or social communication programs; Relevant experience in immunization and/or polio programming; Knowledge of communication theory, behavioral analysis, motivational psychology, adult-learning principles, community organization and participation, indigenous and community media, digital communication, strategic communication planning, formative and participatory research, and monitoring and evaluation of communication interventions; Fluency in English is required; Desirable: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language; Strong public-health knowledge and management experience; Experience in public health or community health; Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings, and humanitarian contexts.