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

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Fifteen (15) years of cumulative service period of relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Corporate Communications or comparable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Public Communication, Public Relations or Mass Communication or equivalent 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:

Job Purpose: 

• This cadre is responsible for overseeing the initiation, formulation, implementation, and review of communication policies and strategies; planning and implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and other branding initiatives; development, publication, and dissemination of corporate Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials; organization of public events; public and stakeholder relations; general protocol; and liaison with media to enhance the visibility and corporate image of SHA.

Functions: 

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing communication strategies for SHA.
• Overseeing general protocol at SHA.
• Coordinating the organization of public events.
• Advising on media issues and acting as a link between the media's key stakeholders and the Authority.
• Monitoring media.
• Ensuring appropriate branding and visibility within and without the Authority.
• Arranging for media coverage of all SHA’s events.
• Sourcing for appropriate television and radio programs to disseminate information.
• Documenting SHA events through video, photography, and press cuttings.
• Preparing and placing radio and TV infomercials.
• Coordinating the preparation of official speeches.
• Coordinating the preparation of the SHA’s newsletter and corporate materials.
• Overseeing the preparation of exhibitions and trade fairs.
• Ensuring that appropriate feedback mechanisms are in place in the SHA.