Job Title: Communications Officer
Organisation: Global
Health Corps (GHC)
Health Corps (GHC)
Placement Organisation: Medic Mobile
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Eligible Citizenship: Ugandan
Salary: Monthly
Stipend
Stipend
Position Code: G10-Nat
About GHC:
Global Health Corps
pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new
thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the tools
to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their
ability to enact change through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We
currently place fellows in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and
Zambia.
pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new
thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the tools
to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their
ability to enact change through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We
currently place fellows in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and
Zambia.
About Medic Mobile:
Medic Mobile
designs, delivers, and supports world-class software for community health
workers, managers, and clinical teams. Medic software in the hands of these
health workers improves health in the hardest-to-reach communities. Medic
Mobile aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, improve child health,
strengthen health systems, and reduce the burden of disease. We envision a more
just world in which health workers are supported as they provide care for their
neighbors, universal health coverage is a reality, and health is secured as a
human right. Our tools currently support more than 20,000 health workers in 18
countries.
designs, delivers, and supports world-class software for community health
workers, managers, and clinical teams. Medic software in the hands of these
health workers improves health in the hardest-to-reach communities. Medic
Mobile aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, improve child health,
strengthen health systems, and reduce the burden of disease. We envision a more
just world in which health workers are supported as they provide care for their
neighbors, universal health coverage is a reality, and health is secured as a
human right. Our tools currently support more than 20,000 health workers in 18
countries.
Job Summary: The Communications Officer will support the
Partnerships Manager to oversee the organization’s communications programs,
prepare blog posts, media briefings and engagements, be responsible for the
organization’s communication with different target audiences, handle social
media platforms and liaise with the media – print, electronic and online.
Partnerships Manager to oversee the organization’s communications programs,
prepare blog posts, media briefings and engagements, be responsible for the
organization’s communication with different target audiences, handle social
media platforms and liaise with the media – print, electronic and online.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strategy development: Support the development and implementation of
an integrated and effective communication strategy with internal and
external stakeholders of Medic Mobile for building of a high-performance
communications function that is managed, structured and focused for
productive and quality work - Provide support in the development, implementation and monitoring of
strategies for internal and external communication - Internal Communications Management: Ensure that key internal
communications messages and Medic Mobile products are skillfully developed
and articulated for meeting their objectives - Donor/Public Engagement: Manage the planning and production of
compelling and issues-oriented fundraising, advocacy and publicity
materials (web-based, electronic, print and video) for effective donor and
public engagement by Medic Mobile — both in Country and internationally as
appropriate - Media Communications Management: Ensure positive portrayal of Medic
Mobile in the media while promoting the mission and vision of Medic Mobile - Advocacy: Collaborate with the Partnerships Manager to define key
issues, messaging, and communications channels for public advocacy
initiatives and oversee the development of advocacy – oriented
communications products. Manage information flow between Medic Mobile and
its external and internal stakeholders
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Global Health Corps Communications
Officer career placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree* - Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, web
development, communications, external relations, or related field - A minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience*
- Strong writing skills with experience creating accessible summaries
of complex concepts, e.g. blog posts, articles, or reports* - Professional experience managing and evaluating an organization’s
social media presence* - Experience managing and evaluating outreach tools, e.g. website (web
analytics, landing page optimization), ads (ad tracking), newsletters or
mailings (a/b/n testing), and/or blogs (tag/content management) - Experience working with press/media contacts, including writing
press releases - Experience contributing to fundraising and/or advocacy materials,
e.g. grant proposals or key messages - Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, both
internally and externally - Excellent analytical skills
- Creative thinker with demonstrated success in translating concepts
and ideas into exciting, clear and logical communications - Excellent people skills–driving results through leadership,
communication and influence - Skilled and motivated self-starter with attention to detail
- Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, strong work ethic
and willingness to learn - Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced,
team-oriented environment - Skilled at using strong organizational skills with a high-level of
attention to detail; able to multi-task effectively - Ability to perform quality work within deadlines, with or without
direct supervision - Ability to work independently while understanding the necessity for
communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and
managers - Ability to make decisions, while ensuring buy in from stakeholders
- Strong organizational, planning and project management skills
- Ability to demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and
responsibility
NB: Items indicated
with an asterisk (*) are required
with an asterisk (*) are required
Fellowship Stipend, Benefits, and Logistics:
In addition to the
intensive leadership development and professional growth that the fellowship
offers, the Global Health Corps fellowship includes the following benefits. GHC
arranges several logistical details on fellows’ behalf with the expectation
that fellows will take ownership of their overall experience. Read on below to
learn more about how these items apply to specific placements:
intensive leadership development and professional growth that the fellowship
offers, the Global Health Corps fellowship includes the following benefits. GHC
arranges several logistical details on fellows’ behalf with the expectation
that fellows will take ownership of their overall experience. Read on below to
learn more about how these items apply to specific placements:
- Monthly living stipend
- Award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
- Housing
- Insurance
- Support in applying for visas and/or work permits, as necessary
- Travel costs covered to and from placement site, GHC training and
retreats - Professional development funds of up to $600
How to Apply:
All applicants who
desire to be placed by the Global Health Corps in the aforementioned
organization should express interest by clearly following the instructions at
the web page below.
desire to be placed by the Global Health Corps in the aforementioned
organization should express interest by clearly following the instructions at
the web page below.
Deadline: 16th January, 2019 at 11:59pm EST
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