Chief Corporate Communications Officer - AN- Scale -KMTC 6 at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)

Specific duties and responsibilities

At this level will include: initiating; formulating, developing, implementing, analyzing, and reviewing public relations, media and corporate communication policies, strategies, procedures and practices; projecting and protecting the College brand, image and profile locally and internationally; undertaking strategic communication/public relations research to develop and execute sound corporate strategies for KMTC; initiating, designing, creating content, reviewing, producing/updating, and disseminating multimedia as well as public Information, Education and Communication (IEC)/ materials; providing strategic leadership on communications aspects of risk that allows the College to respond effectively to any foreseen crisis; creating awareness on the mandate of KMTC; establish and maintain measurement metrics and benchmarks for media engagement/management, event planning and management, internal/external communications and relations to improve visibility of the College; stakeholder mapping and engagement;  preparation of annual plans and budgets. 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have served in the corporate communications field or in a comparable and relevant position for at least five (5) years with two years in supervisory;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Mass Communication, Corporate Communication, Development Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International/Public Relations or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Have Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Mass Communication, Corporate Communication, Development Communication, Communication  Studies, Journalism, International/Public Relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Be a member of good standing in a recognized professional body such as CIPR, PRSK, MCK or any other relevant professional body.
• Have attended a management course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate outstanding communication, writing, storytelling, and interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail. 
• Demonstrate innovative ability in developing and implementing innovative ideas, and translating strategic thinking into action plans and output.
• Demonstrate ability in analyzing, coordinating, packaging and disseminating large scale/technical information through multimedia platforms. 
• Have expertise in strategic communication, media and public/customer relations. 
• Have experience in developing compelling content, production and editing, under tight deadlines, accurate and dynamic communications materials; 
• Demonstrate proficiency in creative design editing and Computer Applications; 
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of corporate communications work, both at strategic and operational level, with proven experience in designing and/or implementing local and international strategic communication strategies.