Communication Manager at Kenya Medical Training College

The Communications Manager will report to Corporation Secretary and the Duties will include:

• Advising the college on appropriate Corporate Communications policies and strategies;
• Providing interface between the college and other stakeholders; initiating and developing Corporate Social responsibility programmes;
• Monitoring and updating the corporation’s policy debate within government, which may affect the operations of the corporation;
• Maintaining positive corporate image;
• Developing of the corporate trend; and coordinating organization of protocol functions and other events.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have served in the grade of Deputy Corporate Communications Officer or in a comparable position in the Public Service or in a reputable private sector organization for a minimum period of eight (8) years with three years in a management capacity;
• Have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Have a Masters Degree in any of the following fields: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Have a clear understanding of the working of the media;
• Have a attended a management course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution.
• Be Proficient in Computer Applications.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and
• Have demonstrated professional and managerial competence in information work as reflected in work performance and results.