Ministry of Health Communications Specialist - Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Health Communications Specialist - Jobs in Kenya

Background

The Kenya COVID-19 Health Emergency Response project is the Phase 1 of the Multi-Phase
Programmatic Approach for Strategic Preparedness and Response Program. The project aims to assist Kenya in its efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen National Systems for Public Health preparedness.

With Covid-19 still a health challenge in Kenya and the need to deal with the increasing
number of patients requiring blood and blood products during any crisis, the project
intends to recruit Capacity staff to support operations at the Department of National Blood
Transfusion Services and Organ Transplant (KNBTS) to increase donations levels, testing, component preparation, hemovigilance, quality management system, improve Service systems such as supply chain and quality management, blood Management Information system.

Donor mobilization and retention which will be the backbone of an effective and long-term blood transfusion system and coordination of partnerships in the blood ecosystem. Additionally, the project will recruit accounts assistants, procurement assistant and a medical laboratory consultant.

Terms of Service: 18-Month contract

Station: Nairobi/NBTTS HQ

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.

Note: The best Communication Specialist will be selected based on qualifications and
relevant experience.

Applications should include the following; Cover letter and current CV with names and
telephone contacts, Copies of academic and professional certificates, Photocopy of ID and
Testimonials/ Recommendation.

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications online through the Ministry’s Email Address:
cherproject@health.go.ke. so as to reach the Ministry on or before 24th August, 2022 11:00 am.



For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Health Communications Specialist - Jobs in Kenya



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