Centre for Health Solutions Communications and Advocacy Specialist Jobs in Nairobi

Centre for Health Solutions Communications and Advocacy Specialist Jobs in Nairobi

Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit organisation that utilises local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure the implementation of evidence informed solutions and interventions to address existing and emerging public health concerns.

CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Communications and Advocacy Specialist – CHS/TBARCII/CAS/2018.

Job Function

Reporting to the Chief of Party, the incumbent will be responsible for the development and oversight of the execution of TB ARC II Communications and advocacy Strategy, as well as coordinating and managing the development and production of program communication initiatives in close collaboration with the CHS Communications Manager, Chief of Party and National TB Leprosy and Lung Disease Program and her partners.

Key Responsibilities

Development and implementation of communication and advocacy strategy, policies and procedures to support the realization of TB ARC II mandate.

Oversight of all communications and advocacy activities of the TB ARC II activity including the development of behaviour change communication initiatives for the activity in close collaboration with TB ARC II partners
Provide leadership in the execution of the TB ARC II award including compliance to donor branding and marking requirements

Oversee development of regular communication material to all stakeholders, including but not limited to newsletters, annual reports, website updates, policy briefs, position statement, brochures, fliers, pamphlets and other IEC materials.

This includes positioning and promoting the TB ARC II brand to all our stakeholders
In liaison with program technical and Monitoring and Evaluation team, the
communication specialist will develop indicators and monitor effectiveness of communication activities to achieve the communications goals for TB ARC II program
Organise and coordinate corporate and special public relations activities including media engagement and lead the TB ARC II digital media agenda

Support STOP TB Partnership –

Kenya advocacy activities at national and county levels and in the development of key messaging for resource mobilization and program activities;

Perform any other lawful duties that you may be assigned from time to time.

Academic and Professional Requirements

Masters-level degree in Health or Social Sciences (preferably Communication, Media, Information Science, and Development Studies)
Over five years’ experience in behaviour change communication and advocacy

Experience in identifying, designing and building public-private partnerships

Have a Postgraduate diploma in Journalism for candidates with a non-journalism degree

A member of a relevant professional body such as Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK)

Functional Skills

Excellent working knowledge of MS Office and desktop publishing software particularly

Adobe Creative Suite and web content management systems

Familiarity with the standards of writing, copy editing, and proof reading

Ability to improve written content with attention to detail

Good interpersonal and group communication skills

Excellent Writing Skills

Assertive and a team player

How to apply

Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the job title and reference number as the subject, by 5.00PM on Monday, October 22th, 2018.

Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

For more information and job application details, see; Centre for Health Solutions Communications and Advocacy Specialist Jobs in Nairobi

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