Head of Communication Job Vacancy – African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Job Title: Head of Communication
Organization: African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to:
About US:
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not for profit, networking alliance and service organization that brings together field epidemiology training programs (FETPs) across Africa working side by side with Ministries of Health, regional and international partners. AFENET works to strengthen epidemiology and disease surveillance capabilities of African countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy and the International Health Regulations (IHR).
Job Summary: The Head of Communication will be responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s communications strategy. frameworks and programs aimed at ensuring effective management of the public and other external stakeholders and to keep them informed of organizations developments..
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive Organization strategy and message development, pitch and announcement strategies
- Develop branding initiatives, internal communications and external media relations.
- Determine communications strategy and execute programs to deliver communications objectives throughout the organization.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the annual communications plan across the network.
- Manage the organizations’ brand and reputation.
- Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, and website.
- Create and launch press releases and marketing campaigns.
- Design and drive corporate strategy and message development.
- Manage internal communications and external media relations.
- Develop communication strategies for delivery of corporate culture and business strategy.
- Train AFENET staff in effective communication with the public or with employees.
- Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs
- Prepare the organizations’ top management, representatives for media interviews and
- Create rich and creative content across the AFENET communication channels.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication, international Relations, Public Relations or related area.
- Master’s degree in Mass Communication, international Relations, Public Relations, or related area is desired advantage. Membership of a professional body
- At least eight (8) years’ experience in Corporate Communications. tour of which in a managerial position in a similar corporate environment. ‘
- Have a strong record of Public and international relations skills.
- Events management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer focus and strategic planning experience.
- High degree of personal initiative and innovation
How to Apply:
All Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their Application Letters detailing their experiences and skills, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic documents and 3 references to: The Human Resource Office, African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET). Email: sec@afenet.net
Deadline: 12th December 2019 at 5:30 pm