Social Behavioural Change Officer – Immunization Program

About the role

The Social Behavioural Change (SBC) Officer will support Save the Children’s GSK‑funded immunization program in Ethiopia. Working at the woreda level, the officer will design, implement and monitor SBC interventions that generate community demand for routine immunization, especially among zero‑dose and under‑immunized children.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate SBC components of the immunization program at field and woreda levels.
• Conduct assessments to identify sociocultural and gender‑related barriers to vaccination.
• Provide technical assistance to government partners (regional, zonal, woreda) on SBC strategies.
• Support and strengthen the capacity of field staff in demand‑generation activities.
• Monitor, document and report on SBC activities and outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Country Office and Field Offices to align SBC interventions with national community mobilisation strategies.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree (e.g., Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies).
• Experience working on health‑related SBC or community mobilisation projects.
• Strong understanding of immunization challenges in low‑resource settings.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government officials and community leaders.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Required skills