Assistant Director, Corporate Communications at The Social Health Authority (SHA)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal Corporate Communications Officer or a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

• Developing comprehensive public affairs and communications strategies.
• Managing Authority’s relationship with the media.
• Designing and approving corporate materials and branding.
• Coordinating all the Authority's public functions.
• Reviewing the Authority’s corporate image.
• Fostering stakeholder relations.
• Ensuring appropriate feedback mechanisms are in place.
• Coordinating the Authority’s advertising and publicity.
• Ensuring maintenance of all public affairs and communications records and photographs.
• Providing professional assistance to the Authority in all areas of communications, public relations, and media relations.