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  • Posted: Nov 10, 2017
    Deadline: Nov 24, 2017
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    A global health leader situated at Columbia University, ICAP has worked since 2003 with one central goal: to improve the health of families and communities. Working hand-in-hand with individuals at every level of the health system-from patients to health care providers to government officials-ICAP is dedicated to delivering high-performing health system s...
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    Technical Communications Officer

    Job Responsibilities:

    • Work closely with technical staff from ICAP and project stakeholders including the Ministry of Health to develop promotional information and communication material that will explain complex information in a clear and concise manner to key audiences in English and Kiswahili
    • Coordinate and ensure implementation of project and survey communication strategy, including communications at national, county and community levels
    • Lead an effective media engagement strategy through working with stakeholders to develop, write, lay out, produce and distribute a range of key communications materials, including but not limited to: briefs to policy makers and national and community leaders, press-releases, feature articles, opinion pieces, brochures for participant recruitment, radio spots, banners, posters, and project teams branded dressing
    • Organize and coordinate project events as required including workshops, trainings, sensitization and dissemination events
    • Perform other duties, as assigned

    Qualifications 

    • A degree in mass communication including media and photography with experience in technical writing within the life sciences.
    • Experience working as a journalist for a major media house or newspaper for at least 3 years strongly preferred. Experience in HIV or health related work would be a bonus.
    • Excellent writing and communication skills English and Kiswahili
    • Computer proficiency including web‐based applications, flair for working with visual materials; a powerful creative eye; audio visual presentation design skills are desirable.
    • Keen understanding of traditional media, social media and use of new technologies for communication.
    • Strong analytical and organizational skills.

    Method of Application

    All applications should be sent to the Director-Human Resources, jobs@icapkenya.org   Please include a concise current CV not exceeding 3 pages including telephone number and three referees (one who should be a current or previous supervisor). Salary will be commensurate with experience inclusive of attractive benefits.

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