The Ugandan Jobline

• Marketing: Work closely with
  both Programs and Product Facility to develop and implement annual
  marketing plans and strategies for all products and services
• Communication:
• Steer the development and
  execution of the Social and Behavior Change communications strategy, and
  execute programs to deliver communications objectives throughout the
  organization and to support the organization’s mission, goals and
  objectives.
• Lead on the development and
  designing of all UHMG communications campaigns in line with the strategic
  plan health intervention areas of SRH, MCH, Malaria and NCDs.
• Integration: Build and foster
  collaborative relationships with other departments within the organization
  to stay informed and abreast of new initiatives, products and services
• Resource Mobilization: Identify
  funding opportunities and liaise with the Resource Mobilization unit to
  coordinate efforts to mobilize financial resources. This will include
  being directly responsible for the growth of the Good Life Fund, govern
  implementation, the donor portfolio, and overall documentation.
• Mentorship: Supervise and
  manage the performance and development of staff in the department in line
  with the Organization’s goals, objectives, policies and regulations

• The ideal candidate for the UHMG Head
  Marketing and Communication job vacancy should hold a bachelor’s degree in
  humanities, mass communications, or related field. Postgraduate
  qualification in Communications and marketing with a certified
  International professional (e.g. CIM – Associate, Member, Fellow and/or
  Chartered Marketer) will be an added advantage. A Master’s Degree in
  Marketing or Communication is a must.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in public
  relations in a similar role with a good track record of designing and
  executing communication campaigns.
• Work training and experience in marketing,
  sales, brand promotions, Corporate communications, Media negotiations, and
  engagement & management of marketing and communication vendor
  relations (with the ability and foresight to mitigate risk and to
  indemnify UHMG of any likely risks that may arise out of those
  engagements) offers an advantage.
• Robust experience in marketing, sales and
  corporate communications at a senior management level.
• Extensive knowledge of market dynamics
  both in marketing, sales, and Corporate communications.
• Experience in managing diverse marketing,
  sales and communications teams.
• Prior experience in managing FMCG’s and/or
  pharmaceutical products offers an added advantage.
• Previous experience in budgeting and
  exposure to donor compliance regulations is an added advantage.
• High degree of creativity and innovation
• Flexibility
• Good communication, negotiation, and
  presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly analytical skills
• Good report writing skills

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