Job Title: Communications Officer
Organization:
Medical Teams International
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Country
Director
Position Number: # E2063
About US:
Medical Teams
International is a faith-based not for profit health relief and development
organization with a Calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break
barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world”. MTI-UG has
operations in West Nile and South western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive
Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication,
Journalism, International Relations or similar field is preferred - At least four years of communications experience with a humanitarian
agency is preferred. - Experience working in emergency operations with an international NGO
is an added advantage - Knowledge of current theories and practices in communication
research, planning and strategy, and the role of mass media - Knowledge of how to present information to different audiences
- Experience with use of social media platforms
- Excellent English communication skills; highly articulate verbally
and in writing - Skilled in conducting interviews and managing relationships with
media representatives and other stakeholders - Proven writing, editing, design, videography and photography skills
(Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher; Adobe
Photoshop) - Skilled at producing analytical reports and professional
publications - Ability to exercise considerable initiative to plan, organize and
follow through to meet deadlines - Ability to be flexible and manage stress, especially in situations
which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy - Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical
standards - Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their
Application letter and CV ONLY including 3 work related referees to;
[email protected].
Please indicate your
Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period required; at the
bottom of your CV
INDICATE CLEARLY IN
THE SUBJECT LINE: ONLY THE POSITION NUMBER YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
Do not attach your
Academic transcripts. They will be requested if you are shortlisted
Only online
applications will be accepted. Your application will be reviewed if you have
fulfilled all the requirements including submission of file types such as MS
Word, PDF.
While we thank all
applicants for applying, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MTI is
an equal opportunity employer.
Deadline: 27th September 2020 by 5:00pm
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