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• Project and promote the University image
  to the people and students in various institutions and schools.
• Manage the development of programs to be
  placed in the Mass Media that will reflect the contribution of the
  University and its achievements in the provision of higher education.
• The jobholder will also market the
  University programs through advertisements, exhibitions, radio and
  television talks, shows, and manuals or bulletins and conferences.
• Coordinate arrangements and preparations
  for University functions such as graduations.
• Send feedback to management on the opinion
  of the public about the University.
• To respond to public complaints about the
  University activities in accordance with the University’s communication strategy.
• Guide the Vice-Chancellor on the right
  course of action to take on major public complaints published in
  mass-media or in letters addressed to the Vice chancellor.
• Manage the preparation of market surveys
  on the university’s products and services.
• Appraise the performance of staff in the
  Section and recommend appropriate action.

• Comprehensive and sound public relations
  policies, procedures and manuals developed.
• Programs on the University activities
  developed and put in mass media to educate the public about the
  University’s activities.
• Newsletters, bulletins and press releases
  prepared on the University’s programs.
• Regular, concise and accurate information
  about the University released to the press in a timely manner.
• University functions well prepared and
  arranged.
• Public complaints attended to.
• Vice-Chancellor properly advised about
  major public complaints.
• Staff performance appraised.

• The ideal candidate must hold a Masters’
  degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related
  field from a recognized University/Institution.
• The applicant must also hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or a related
  field from a recognized University/Institution.
• At least six years’ experience in Public
  Relations and Marketing related duties in a reputable public or private
  Organization, three of which at the level of a Public Relations/Marketing
  Officer.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and
  leadership skills.
• Computer literacy skills
• Age: Below 55 Years

• A detailed and an Up-to-date Curriculum
  Vitae.
• Recent and original copies of their
  passport size photographs attached to the application;
• Certified copies of academic transcripts,
  certificates, and professional qualifications.
• Copies of the National Identity Card or
  copies of relevant pages of the passport indicating the applicant’s date
  of birth.
• Names and addresses of three referees who
  should be advised to send reference letters direct to the Director Human
  Resources under confidential cover.

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