ABOUT SCOPA
The chairman of scopa shall be responsible for coordinating and guiding the work of the Committee in the field of Population Activities which shall include:-
- Furnishing the member association with the current FAMSA regulations and guidelines for Population Activities.
- Inviting and receiving notification, names of MSA officers, for Population Activities from member Associations whose students may be willing to abide by the regulations and guidelines and who would undertake full participation in this area in their localities. Such notifications should reach the SCOPA not later than six (6) weeks after General Assembly.
- Consolidation arrangement with the medical school authorities for co-operation and supervision of the Population Activities of the respect member Associations.
- Drawing up a list of names of MSA officers of participating member associations.
- Forwarding such a list to SCOPE for Health Educative School arrangements not later than eight (8) weeks after the General Assembly.
- Maintaining close liaison with other bodies conducting investigations of working in the field of Population Activities.
- Distributing information and advice by sending periodic circular letters to all MSA officers for Population Activities which shall include:- List of new literature on Population Activities, summaries of reports received from various MSA officers- by Chairman SCOPA, Details of future conference dealing with Population Activities .
- Compiling a report of its activities in Population Activities, as well as its evaluation of its success, for presentation to the Executive Council and General Assembly.
- Exploring avenues to study its conduct and co-ordination of Population Activities and thus aim at making recommendations for improvement concerning FAMSA regulations for Population Activities.
- Distribute information and advice to MSA SCOPA officers by sending periodic circulars which include; list of new literature on Population Activities, Summary of activity reports from various MSA officers,details of future conference in population activities.
CALL FOR APPLICATION FOR FAMSA-SCOPA COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND MSA OFFICERS
This is an official call for applications into the Federation of African Medical Students’ Association- Standing Committee on Population Activities(FAMSA- SCOPA).
WHAT IS SCOPA?
SCOPA is one of the five standing committees of FAMSA concerned with ways and means of keeping the population growth at a level compatible with an optimal standard of living and therefore deals with solving the problem of Family planning, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Population dynamics, Maternal and child health & Food security.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicant criteria for all positions are:
-Must be a Medical student from any African Medical School
-Must be willing to work
VACANT POSITIONS
1. ASSISTANT ORGANIZING SECRETARY
– Ensure meetings are held effectively and the minutes properly taken
– Maintain effective records
– Maintain communication and correspondence
– Assist the Organizing Secretary with all FAMSA SCOPA official write- ups (Available slot – 1)
2. MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION OFFICER
– Monitor and update all SCOPA media pages
– Control of all FAMSA SCOPA online advocacy and campaigns
– Work in liaison with the regional officers to ensure widespread publicity of our campaigns (Available slots– 2)
3. PROGRAMME AND DESIGN OFFICERS (GRAPHIC DESIGNERS)
– Plan activity guides for programs
– Ensure designs are ready for campaign posters on time
– Create fliers, posters, infographics, videos etc. for our campiagns
(Available
slots – 4)
4. MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
– Shall compile reports for each SCOPA activity
– Monitor the progress of all activities and projects
– Monitor the efficiency of SCOPA Officers
– Submit monthly reports to SCOPA Chair.
– Offer recommendations to the Chairperson from the observations made.
(Available slots– 2)
5. CONTENT CREATORS AND EDITORS
– Shall be responsible for creating the content of the fliers
– Shall edit all documents relevant to SCOPA
(Available slots – 2)
6. FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS
– Source out related mother agencies for partnerships and sponsorships
– Discover funding opportunities for SCOPA’s projects
– Keep records of SCOPA financial activities (Available slots– 2)
7. FRANCOPHONE TRANSLATORS
– Translate SCOPA documents as necessary
– Support the program and design officers in program planning
(Available slots– 2)
8. REGIONAL OFFICERS
-One from each region of Africa
-Will help coordinate SCOPA’s activities in each region
-Work with the Media and Communications Officers in ensuring huge publicity in their region
-Increase awareness about SCOPA in MSAs within their region
-Source
for agencies within their region
(Available slots- 5)
9. MSA SCOPA OFFICERS
– Shall be the number one contact person for FAMSA- SCOPA in their Schools
– Shall organize rallies, online campaigns, outreaches etc. with their Local team as directed by the SCOPA Central Committee.
(Available slot for each MSA – 2)
DOCUMENTS NEEDED
– CV
Please be aware that there will be no discrimination based on gender, country, language barrier etc.
Any Medical student interested in any of these positions should kindly apply via the attached Google form
Deadline : 30 January 2022
Signed :
Adaeze Sandra Ozoagu
Chairperson, FAMSA-SCOPA