Communications Officer, Provost Office CoE at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

To lead and support the development and implementation of internal and external communication strategies; to provide practical experience in communication, marketing, and media relations, which will help CoEWCH EA achieve its mission.

Responsibilities

Content Creation and dissemination: 

• Research, create, edit, and distribute research summaries, press releases, newsletters, reports, blog posts, and web content.
• Translate technical research outputs into accessible formats for varied audiences (e.g., policymakers, media, public).
• Oversee content production such as videos, infographics, and publications.
• End-to-end drafting, editing, and publishing content for newsletters, social media platforms and internal communication channels.
• Create engaging graphics, posters, and banners for events, campaigns, and updates

Social Media Management:

• Manage and update CoEWCH EA’s website
• Managing CoEWCH EA’s social media pages, including content planning, scheduling, and monitoring performance metrics.
• Respond to comments and messages, ensuring timely and professional engagement with the respective audiences.
• Monitor social media analytics and trends, as well as engage with the online community.

Event support:

• Focal point for live social media coverage of COEWCH EA led events.
• Create event marketing materials (flyers/Posters)
• Collaborate with photographers and videographers to document events, ensuring high-quality coverage.

Media relations:

• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets and journalists
• Coordinate media interviews.
• Monitor media mentions and compile reports on communications impact

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.

Relevant Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in a communications role, ideally within a research, academic, or nonprofit environment.
• Proficiency in photography, videography, and editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Canva).

Personal Characteristics and Behaviour

• Collaborative Spirit: Values teamwork and actively seeks to build strong working relationships with colleagues, while also being willing to share their own knowledge and expertise.
• Adaptable: Thrives in a dynamic environment, embracing change and tackling new challenges with a positive attitude.
• Creative Thinker: Brings innovative ideas to enhance communication efforts.
• Detail-Oriented: Ensures high-quality outputs.
• Open-Mindedness: Welcomes new ideas, feedback, and perspectives, fostering collaboration and creativity within the team.
• Communicator: Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills