Communications Officer – Nairobi 72 views1 applications


Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit organisation that utilises local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure the implementation of evidence informed solutions and interventions to existing and emerging public health concerns.

CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the following position: –

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: CHS/TBARCII/CO/2018-1 POSITION (NAIROBI)

Overall job function

Reporting to the Communication and Advocacy Specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for providing input to the coordination, execution and management of all communication related needs of the USAID funded TB ARC activity, in close collaboration with the NTLD-P, counties, the TB ARC technical team and the Communications and Advocacy Specialist.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:-

  1. Draft, edit, review and ensure accurate translations of program advocacy and communication materials and dissemination of success stories, lessons learnt and best practices in relevant forums and platforms including stakeholder meetings and e-platforms
  2. In collaboration with the Communications and Advocacy Specialist, support the planning and organisation of special NTLDP/county and project events and activities such as launches, documentaries, and other high level events.
  3. Work closely with Program Technical teams, Field based Regional Officers and other stakeholders to design, revise and review IEC materials, posters, project reports, lessons learned, and best practices in the promotion of TB prevention, management and control
  4. In collaboration with Technical officers, solicit content for the bi annual TB ARC newsletter and deliver high quality and timely newsletters
  5. Support the accurate branding and marking of the USAID funded TB ARC activity at all levels
  6. Manage the TB ARC website section of the CHS website and related social media channels
  7. Support agreed upon STOP TB Kenya communication activities
  8. Perform any other legal duties as assigned

Academic and Professional Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication/Media studies or its equivalent, from a recognised university
  2. Two years’ experience in a similar role in NGO or private sector
  3. Media Relations skills and experience
  4. Experience in managing large amounts of information, and the ability to triangulate information quickly
  5. General ability to draft clearly and concisely, ideas and concepts in non-technical language
  6. Ability to improve written content with great attention to detail
  7. Specific skills in writing articles/stories for print and social media
  8. Familiarity with the standards of writing, copy editing, and proof reading;
  9. Good interpersonal and group communication skills
  10. Proven ability to work as part of a team
How to apply:

Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to [email protected] clearly indicating the subject title as Communications Officer, by 5.00 PM, Monday, October 22, 2018. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya (CHS) is a local, not-for-profit organisation. We understand the local context, make use of local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure we implement evidence-informed solutions and interventions to address existing and emerging public health concerns.

About Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is the preferred partner for health solutions in KenyaCompany Overview Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit organisation with in-depth understanding of the local context, utilization of local expertise as well as strategic partnerships to ensure the implementation of evidence informed solutions and interventions to existing and emerging public health concerns.General Information Vision: A world of healthy families through universal access to health interventions and services.Corporate values: Integrity, Partnership, Commitment, Result Orientated, Excellence and Innovation.

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0 USD nairobi CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Centre for Health Solutions

Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit organisation that utilises local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure the implementation of evidence informed solutions and interventions to existing and emerging public health concerns.

CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the following position: -

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: CHS/TBARCII/CO/2018-1 POSITION (NAIROBI)

Overall job function

Reporting to the Communication and Advocacy Specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for providing input to the coordination, execution and management of all communication related needs of the USAID funded TB ARC activity, in close collaboration with the NTLD-P, counties, the TB ARC technical team and the Communications and Advocacy Specialist.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:-

  1. Draft, edit, review and ensure accurate translations of program advocacy and communication materials and dissemination of success stories, lessons learnt and best practices in relevant forums and platforms including stakeholder meetings and e-platforms
  2. In collaboration with the Communications and Advocacy Specialist, support the planning and organisation of special NTLDP/county and project events and activities such as launches, documentaries, and other high level events.
  3. Work closely with Program Technical teams, Field based Regional Officers and other stakeholders to design, revise and review IEC materials, posters, project reports, lessons learned, and best practices in the promotion of TB prevention, management and control
  4. In collaboration with Technical officers, solicit content for the bi annual TB ARC newsletter and deliver high quality and timely newsletters
  5. Support the accurate branding and marking of the USAID funded TB ARC activity at all levels
  6. Manage the TB ARC website section of the CHS website and related social media channels
  7. Support agreed upon STOP TB Kenya communication activities
  8. Perform any other legal duties as assigned

Academic and Professional Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication/Media studies or its equivalent, from a recognised university
  2. Two years’ experience in a similar role in NGO or private sector
  3. Media Relations skills and experience
  4. Experience in managing large amounts of information, and the ability to triangulate information quickly
  5. General ability to draft clearly and concisely, ideas and concepts in non-technical language
  6. Ability to improve written content with great attention to detail
  7. Specific skills in writing articles/stories for print and social media
  8. Familiarity with the standards of writing, copy editing, and proof reading;
  9. Good interpersonal and group communication skills
  10. Proven ability to work as part of a team
How to apply:

Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to [email protected] clearly indicating the subject title as Communications Officer, by 5.00 PM, Monday, October 22, 2018. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

2018-10-23

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