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BACKGROUND

Baan Dek Foundation (BDF) is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization based in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Founded in 2002, Baan Dek Foundation (BDF) is a registered Thai foundation that aims to improve the fundamental well-being of vulnerable children living in urban slums and construction site camps by supporting their immediate needs, empowering their families and communities through a peer-to-peer approach, and creating sustainable change in the Thai construction sector. 

BDF is the only organization in Thailand that has partnered with 40+ construction companies, developing a niche expertise on child safeguarding in the sector. Through its longstanding partnerships with construction companies and the public sector (schools, medical centers, and Ministries of Health and Education, to name a few), BDF aims to deliver a scalable and sustainable response to improve the well-being of tens of thousands of marginalized children across the nation.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Join a dynamic and passionate team committed to innovation and delivering social impact. The BDF team and ecosystem are multicultural, respectful, and proactive. BDF is committed to a positive working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

PROJECT BACKGROUND: Building Bridges to Better Health Outcomes for Migrant Workers and their Children in Thai Construction Sector 

What is the problem that the Project intends to address? 

Migrant workers and their families in the construction sector have low health literacy and face important barriers to access preventive health care. The public health sector often overlooks this population as well. The construction sector's lack of incentives, training and tools compounds the issue. 

What is the proposed solution? 

The Project aims to implement a sustainable and scalable model by utilizing trained Health Focal Points (HFPs) in construction site camps, establishing connections with construction companies and public healthcare providers. 

Brief description of the main activities 

The Project’s main activities include training Health Focal Points to provide health information in communities and connect them to public healthcare providers to facilitate access to medical services. Companies will disseminate health information and will be actively engaged to support the adoption and scale up of this model. 

Main key expected results and outcomes

● Communities are empowered by building a network of trained HFPs 

● Increased links between communities and public health services, 

● Construction companies are engaged in better practices related to access to healthcare. 

Overall outcome is improved health literacy of migrant workers and their children in Thai construction camps.

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 (Open end contract)

Department: Program Department

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

Expected Start Date: ASAP or August 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:  Good 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

If you are interested in applying for the position of Health Literacy Empowerment Project Officer, please send your application which includes a CV (Resume), a cover letter describing your interest in the position and relevant experiences, and contact details of two references to https://baan-dek.jobs.personio.com/job/1642859?display=en

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in English. 

Candidates should not submit any additional documents outside of what is requested in compliance with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act, B.E. 2562 (2019). 

**Important: Only a complete application (CV + cover letter + two references) will be considered. ** 

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. 

Closing date for applications:  20 August 2024 (Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected)

More details on Baan Dek Foundation’s projects is available at www.baandekfoundation.org.