Job Title: Communications Officer
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Code: COMSX006
About US:
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.
Job Summary: The successful candidate will report primarily to the Communications Specialist within the Office of the Executive Director. He/She will be responsible for supporting communications activities under two broad areas; Content Development and Programme Communication. The overall objective for this role is to enhance visibility and demand for IDI core program achievements to Governments Development Agencies and IDI’s Strategic Partners.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Innovate for Communication and Content across all platforms
- Communication Culture – Explore and share innovative methods for building an internal culture for sharing internal updates and information
- Inclusiveness – Innovate to get ideas from IDI staff, as key stakeholders in executing project activities
- Help implement communications strategy and plan across all media
- Provide communications support to programs and internal teams
- Draft and edit communications copy (e.g. press releases, newspaper publications, social media posts)
- Assist in maintaining web content and executing social media strategies
- Update stakeholder databases and media lists (knowledge of mailing applications such as MailChimp and Hootesuite is encouraged)
- Track projects and media exposure and maintain communications calendars and appointments
- Prepare presentations and reports
- Programme Communications
- Technical Events – Work with the communications specialist to organize and set up high level meetings
- Press Conferences _ plan for timely and efficient press conferences as needed
- Support organization and brand management
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- BSc/BA in public relations, communications or relevant field is desired.
- At least three years of internal and/or external communications in the health sector
- Proven experience as communications officer or specialist
- Experience in web design, search engine optimisation and content production is a plus
- Experience in copywriting and editing
- Excellent proofing, editing and researching skills and strong attention to detail
- Solid understanding of project management principles
- Working knowledge of MS Office; photo and video-editing software is an asset (Adobe Creative Suite experience (particularly InDesign, Illustrator, photoshop and Canva)
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
- Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
- Proficient command of English
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (particularly PowerPoint, Excel and template work
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 30th October 2022