Communications Officer job at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)

Communications Officer job at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)

JOB DETAILS:

Job purpose:
The Communications Officer will be responsible for supporting communications initiatives in line with the project’s vision and mission. He/ she will prepare and distribute content to promote project activities and act as a liaison between the project, the public, and the media to ensure that the project brand remains top of mind. He/she should be able to think creatively, have excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:
The position holder shall be responsible for;
• Communication strategy development: S/he will work with the project staff to review and revise the project’s communications strategy, strategic and annual operational plans
• Publications development: Produce a wide range of publications including monthly, quarterly and annual reports, develop and and/or update current communication materials
• Alumni focal person: coordinate all the alumni activities for ALAMIME
• Events planning and production: Organize meetings with high level international, national and other stakeholders, liaise with project staff in organizing dissemination activities, ensure appropriate documentation of events, and liaise with the MakSPH Communications office to ensure wide sharing of products and information
• Media engagement: Plan, organize and direct an effective public information program
• Online publishing: Be responsible for developing and/or updating content for online platforms, oversee the production and timely posting of blogs and engage with relevant knowledge hub websites and online communities to promote the project work
• Monitoring and evaluation of communication activities
• Carry out any other duties related to this role as may be required from time to time

Qualifications and desirable qualities:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or equivalent
• A postgraduate qualification in Mass Communication or Social Sciences or Health Promotion
• Previous experience with media will be an added advantage
• Minimum of three (03) years relevant working experience as a communications officer or related position
• Good verbal and written French language skills is an added advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to produce concise, informative and appropriate written documentation
• Monitor media coverage of the project and advise on responses where needed
• Effectively communicate on social media to keep the project’s visibility high • Ability to write annual reports for the project

Job application procedure

Suitably qualified persons should submit their application which must include the following;
1. A one-page type written application letter addressed to the Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health,
2. Up-to-date curriculum vitae with a telephone contact and an email address that are functional.
3. Copies of the relevant academic certificates and transcripts.
4. Two (2) letters of recommendation
5. The above application documents must be submitted as ONE PDF file to the email: recruitment@musph.ac.ug indicating the position applied for in the email reference.

The deadline for submission is 18th December 2023 at 5:00pm. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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