IDI Corporate Communications Specialist Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.
IDI Uganda looking for “Corporate Communications Specialist”.
Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before July 13, 2023.
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening.
IDI Corporate Communications Specialist Jobs 2023
The IDI has published a job vacancy announcement on July 05, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Corporate Communications Specialist to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
| Recruiter | Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) |
| Position | Corporate Communications Specialist |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | 01 |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | July 13, 2023 |
IDI Job Vacancy 2023
Key Responsibilities
Innovate for Communication and Content across all platforms
- Communication Culture – Explore and implement innovative methods for building an internal culture for sharing internal updates and information
- Draft and edit communications copy (e.g. press releases, newspaper, social media posts)
- Oversee the maintenance of web content and social media channels through the development of a digital communications plan in line with the strategy.
- Ensure that all stakeholder databases and media lists are up to date(knowledge of mailing applications such as MailChimp and Hootesuite is encouraged)
- Track projects and media exposure and maintain event calendars and appointments
- Prepare presentations and reports and manage communication brand database
Position in Organization:
- No of Positions: 1
- Job Code: COMX001
- Station: Kampala
- Classification: Full-time
- Reports to: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Posted Date: 2023-07-03
- Closing Date: 2023-07-13 23:59:00
Qualification:
- Minimum 5 years’ in communications, public relations, or a related field in the health sector or a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Proven experience as communications officer or specialist
- Strong storytelling and content creation abilities, with experience in writing for web, social media, and traditional media outlets.
- Proven ability to work with multiple scientific and programme heads articulate their achievements
- Excellent proofing, editing and research skills and strong attention to detail
- Solid understanding of project management principles
- Working knowledge photo and video-editing software is an asset (Adobe Creative Suite experience (particularly InDesign, Illustrator, photoshop and Canva)
- Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
- Media relations and ability to build relationships with journalists, influencers, opinion leaders etc.
- Working knowledge of Ministry of Health protocols, public health, infectious diseases, or related fields is highly desirable. Rapport with public health professionals a bonus.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders at various levels.
How to Apply IDI Corporate Communications Specialist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://idi.mak.ac.ug/hrms/jobs/selected/301
The Closing Date: July 13, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | idi.mak.ac.ug |
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