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Job Title:    Knowledge Management and
Communications Specialist

Organization:  SSS
(DLH Corporation Company)

Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda

About US:

SSS, a DLH
Corporation company, serves federal government clients throughout the United
States and abroad delivering technology enabled solutions in key health and
human services programs. The Company’s core competencies include secure data
analytics and statistics, clinical trials and laboratory services, a full suite
of public health research offerings, performance evaluation, system
modernization, operational logistics and readiness, and strategic digital
communications. DLH has over 2,000 employees serving numerous government
agencies. DLH’s portfolio consists of Defense & Veteran Health Solutions,
Human Services Solutions and Public Health & Life Sciences.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·        
Manage
implementation of the SITES Strategic Communications Plan and collaborate with
the technical team on their roles in communications and stakeholder engagement

·        
Develop
communication tools (newsletters, pamphlets, project briefs) as needed and provide
news releases to radio, television, and electronic media and liaise with media
personnel to publicize

·        
Prepare
case studies and other Activity-related documentation, press releases, project
summaries, fact sheets, social media posts, and other communications materials
to highlight Activity successes and learnings

·        
Work
with technical managers to write Activity reports, success stories and lessons
learned, and train staff on effective photography

·        
Develop
an information resource database for SITES; collect and compile materials from
team members for sharing and submitting to USAID website (and GOU agency
websites, if required)

·        
Write
articles on SITES including technical notes, best practices, lessons learned
and contributions to USAID publications and local media outlets

·        
Contribute
to the development and preparation of annual work plans, quarterly reports, and
other reports to USAID; edit, format, and design these documents

·        
Promote
knowledge sharing through the organization’s processes, systems, and departments/units
by helping develop and strengthen links between them to facilitate exchange of
information

·        
Identify
and organize participation in key public events and campaigns that relate to
the Activity’s technical objectives

·        
Identify
and supervise external contractors to successfully implement the Activity’s
communications activities

·        
Complete
any other duties/activities in line with the Activity’s objectives, the
employee’s abilities, and as directed by their supervisor

·        
Identify
opportunities and support activities aimed at raising awareness about and the
profile of SITES

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        
The
ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in health communication,
journalism or related area 20%

·        
Post
graduate qualification with at least 3 years’ experience as technical writer,
technical editor or related assignment for large scale organizations 20%

·        
Strong
knowledge of HIV and health programming at national and community level with
analytic capability and demonstrated ability to process, analyze and document
technical health and HIV information – 15%

·        
Experience
with USAID or other US government funded development programs 15%

·        
Proven
English reading and writing with ability to use computer skills and graphics to
communicate complex health and HIV data and information to non-health audiences
– 15%

·        
Publication
in major health journals/publications on paper and web-based media, including
preparing technical briefs and presentations – 10%

·        
Good
event and time management with proven ability to meet tight deadlines – 5%

How to Apply:

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should apply online at the link below.

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