Medical Practitioners Board Communications Jobs in Kenya
Medical Practitioners Board Communications Jobs in Kenya
The Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB) is established under CAP 253 Laws of Kenya. The Mandate of the Board is to regulate the training, practice and licensing of medicine & dentistry and healthcare institutions that include private & mission hospitals, medical, dental centres & clinics, nursing and maternity homes.
MPDB wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and self-driven Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant position:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will be responsible for developing and executing
Board’s communication strategy, managing the Board’s reputation and all activities that promote the profile of the Board’s brand.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement and review the Corporate Communications Policy and communication strategies;
Develop and implement annual communication strategy and plan;
Monitor website and online social networks and respond to any information inaccuracies;
Speech writing, contributions of articles to the Print and electronic media
Support service provision through emails, web charts and digital media; and
Produce print and digital communication analytics for decision making.
Engage with the public and media on matters of concern to the organization and participate in promotional events;
Analyze media coverage and undertake relevant market research;
Gather information on policies, programmes and significant events that impact on the organizations’ clients;
Prepare articles and publications articulating on specific issues and edit organizations’ publications;
Keep and maintain all public communication print and electronic materials including audio visuals and photographs;
Design, initiate research on corporate relations issues and develop appropriate interventions;
Devise and implement measures to ensure proper projection of the identity and public image of the organization;
Qualifications
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following field; IT, Communications, Public Relations, or any other relevant field from a
recognized university;
A Master’s Degree in any of the above, or related fields from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
Possess a professional qualification in journalism
Be a practitioner accredited by either the Media Council of Kenya or the Public Relations Society of Kenya.
Have knowledge and relevant experience of not less than eight (8) years in communications with three (3) years at media organizations.
Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Note
Shortlisted candidates must meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution. In this regard, the candidates should obtain clearance certificates from:
Kenya Revenue Authority;
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
Criminal Investigation Department;
Higher Education Loans Board;
Credit Reference Bureau
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications enclosing certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of telephone contact, e-mail addresses, names and valid current contacts of three referees on or before 28th November, 2018 to:
The Chief Executive Officer
The Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
P. O. Box 44839 – 00100
Nairobi Or Email: info@kenyamedicalboard.org
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
MPDB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and People Living with Disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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