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POSITION SUMMARY
Under BDF’s Pillar 2: Community Empowerment, we are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Health Literacy Empowerment Project Officer for the “Building Bridges to Better Health Outcomes for Migrant Workers and their Children in Thai Construction Sector” Project. This new Project is expected to start early 2024, and aims to address crucial issues concerning access to health services in construction site camps in Chiang Mai. The Project will also aim at improving the health literacy of migrant workers and their children living in the construction site camps. 

Job Description

Job Title: Health Literacy Empowerment Project Officer

Type of Contract: Full-time employment position for 1-year (with possibility of extension)

Department: Program Department

Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand (with occasional work trips to Bangkok and border areas for field research)

Expected Start Date: ASAP or latest by February 2024

Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to 

1. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

• Support the Project Manager and relevant team members in the timely implementation of Project activities

• Assist in the development and coordination of health literacy empowerment projects

• Collaborate with project stakeholders, including local construction company partners and leaders and healthcare professionals.

• Support the Project Team in the effective and efficient implementation of Project activities, which includes but is not limited to the following:

  • Identification and training of the Health Focal Points

  • Support the Project Manager  in designing and developing relevant training modules

  • Organize participatory workshops with Health Focal Points and community members

  • Organize training and follow-up with the participants

  • Organize workshops with companies

  • Coordinate with the Heath Focal Points and public health services

2. PROJECT MONITORING AND REPORTING

• Support the Project Manager in the timely recording and monitoring of quantitative and qualitative data on BDF’s activities, following BDF’s standardized M&E processes.

• Timely update of data on Salesforce and weekly reports

• Assist in monitoring and evaluating the impact of health literacy initiatives, providing insights for continuous improvement

• Support the Project Manager in providing relevant information on Project implementation for reporting purposes

QUALIFICATIONS

Nationality:  Thai nationality 

Language requirements:  Excellent command of written and spoken in both English and Thai. The ability to speak Burmese is considered to be an asset.  

Working hours: Full time - Monday to Friday with occasional weekends and evenings

Remuneration: To be defined based on experience and qualifications

Education/Experience:  

• Bachelor’s and/or higher-level degree in Public Health, Community Health, Health Education, Public Health Administration, Social Work, etc ( University Diploma (bachelor or master’s degree is an advantage))

• Experience in working with Government and/or, Non-Governmental Organisations

• Experience in working on health projects

Other skills and competencies:

• Ability to work and live in a multicultural, fast-paced environment

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines

• Ability to compile and analyze information independently

• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment

• Good communication and problem-solving skills

• Good training and presentation skills

• Demonstrated interest or experience in health-related projects or health literacy initiatives

HOW TO APPLY

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Equal opportunity: Baan Dek Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. The organization shall not discriminate and will take affirmative and actionable measures against discrimination in advertisements for employment, recruitment and other conditions of employment, preventing discrimination against any job applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 

Child Safeguarding: To comply with BDF’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, the selected candidate will be requested to submit a copy of his/her criminal record (or clearance certificate)  and 2 professional references’ contact details in adherence to BDF’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, PSEA Policy, and Fraud and Bribery Policy.