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POSITION SUMMARY
Under BDF’s Pillar 2: Community Empowerment, we are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Health Literacy Empowerment Project Manager to join our dynamic team 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 Manager

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)

Expected Start Date: ASAP or latest by February 2024

Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to 

1. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION 

• Timely planning of project activities for implementation as per the Project timeline

• Develop and execute health literacy empowerment projects from inception to completion

• Supervise, oversee and support the entire Project Team, comprising of a Health Literacy Empowerment Officer and relevant consultants

• Oversee and manage overall Project budget

• Provide monthly Project highlight to BDF’s Senior Management Team

• Coordinate with other BDF’s Programs (such as the Child Protection Program, Child Development Program, Community Empowerment Program, and the Building Social Impact (BSI)) to ensure synergy

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, local community partners, and healthcare professionals to achieve project goals

• Develop external networks and relationships with local partners as relevant to the Project

2. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING

• Create and develop appropriate tools to address the needs of the communities in close coordination with the Senior Management Team, Program Quality Coordinator, Monitoring and evaluation Coordinator, and Consultants. 

• Monitor the timely implementation of the project activities and ensure alignment with BDF’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, ethical standards, and best practices.

• Design and deliver educational programs to enhance health literacy skills among migrant populations.

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of health literacy initiatives, adjusting strategies as needed

• 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

  • Design and develop relevant training modules

  • Organize participatory workshops with Health Focal Points and community members

  • Organize training and follow up with the participants

  • Coordinate with public health services 

  • Organize workshops with companies

• Timely update and implementation of the Details Implementation Plan (DIP) for the Project 

• Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Team to ensure Project quality and impact.  

• Record and monitor quantitative and qualitative data on BDF’s activities, following BDF’s standardized M&E processes

• Accurate communication of information collected from the beneficiaries to the Team

3. PROJECT REPORTING

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on the Project activities and implementation, including budget, to the Finance and Partnerships Teams.

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, International Development, Health Science, Health Communication, Community Health, Health Education, Social Work, etc

• 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

• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and build effective partnerships

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.