COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT (1)

Key Responsibilities

Communications:

• Participate in identifying innovative communication, public relations platforms that will help in showcasing LPHS TBA’s work.
• Promote communications and marketing materials through appropriate social channels
•  Support in documenting LPHS TBA success stories and lessons learnt from the different interventions through the development of videos, photography that highlight the project success.
• Support with social media management through content creation, sharing current project materials and results as well as project website management.
•  Support in compiling an internal quarterly newsletter, sharing project updates
• Events Management Support
•  Participate in organizing projects’ events and commemorations for example the health days recognized nationally and internationally.
• Support in all project events or activity photography and videography needs.
• Engaging different media to cover and report on LPHS TBA supported activities.
• Maintain an events bank with well-organized catalogue to meet various communication purposes.

Branding

• Graphics design. Support in the design of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials such as posters, flyers, brochures for awareness creation with the Adobe design suite.
•  Enhance LPHS TBA visibility through internal and events branding aligned to the IDI branding guidelines.

Academic Qualification

• Bachelors in Journalism and communication, Media Studies or a related field

Specific Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Public Health preferably in TB and HIV/AIDS service delivery systems strengthening programs.
• Above average knowledge of various social media platforms: especially the professional platforms like X, Facebook, Linked-In and Instagram. This will be a paramount skill.
• Graphic Design: Proficiency in office management software and design software such as adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience with website design and management is an advantage
• Good writing and content creation skills
• Photography and videography skills are highly required for the role.
• Detail-oriented and organizational skills: Juggling multiple tasks is common in this role, hence organization and a keen eye for detail is essential.
• Interpersonal skills: The successful candidate will regularly interact with multiple people.
• Strong communication skills: The role entails writing clear, concise, and professional content to share with the public.
• Teamwork: The ability to collaborate with various projects and teams will be essential.
• Creativity and innovativeness: The role will entail communication of matters concerning digital health innovations. This will require creativity in order to influence both the general public and the medical fraternity.

Person Specification

• Bachelors in Journalism and communication, Media Studies or a related field
• Post Graduate Training or certification in Digital Marketing, Multimedia production, professional PR diploma by Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR-UK) or other relevant field is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Public Health preferably in TB and HIV/AIDS service delivery systems strengthening programs.
• Above average knowledge of various social media platforms: especially the professional platforms like X, Facebook, Linked-In and Instagram. This will be a paramount skill.
• Graphic Design: Proficiency in office management software and design software such as adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience with website design and management is an advantage
• Good writing and content creation skills
• Photography and videography skills are highly required for the role.
• Detail-oriented and organizational skills: Juggling multiple tasks is common in this role, hence organization and a keen eye for detail is essential.
•  Interpersonal skills: The successful candidate will regularly interact with multiple people.
• Strong communication skills: The role entails writing clear, concise, and professional content to share with the public.
• Teamwork: The ability to collaborate with various projects and teams will be essential.
• Creativity and innovativeness: The role will entail communication of matters concerning digital health innovations. This will require creativity in order to influence both the general public and the medical fraternity.

APPLY HERE: https://idi.mak.ac.ug/opportunities/home/selected_job/84

DEADLINE: 19th April, 2024