Communication Specialist (Donor Services) at Ministry of Health

Requirements for Appointment to this post, a candidate must have:

• Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Health, social sciences, development or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, media campaigns and mobilization activities
• At least 4 years management experience
• Experience in media liaison and management; design of media campaigns, corporate communications
• Excellent English writing, storytelling and editing skills
• Familiarity with publishing and design applications

Specific duties:

• Manage the communications function of the National Blood Transfusion and Transplant Services
• Oversee the development of a communications strategy for the National Blood Transfusion and Transplant Services
• Oversee and coordinate the work with different communication firms, agencies and vendors for effective and efficient implementation of the communications strategy
• Oversee implementation of effective donor mobilization and recruitment services
• Oversee development of content to be aired on different media platforms
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the NBTTS website
• Coordinate media support to prioritized special events/workshops/meetings and conferences.
• Write press releases, media invites and coordinate media visits to various events and field tours to blood service centres, facilities and communities.
• Oversee and coordinate development of high-quality communication products including documentaries, publications, including newsletters, scientific reports, photography
• Maintain a filing system and database for NBTTS communication products
• Manage communication teams and their activities
• Monitor social, print and all forms of media and facilitate an effective response by the NBTTS
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.