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Job Title:  Knowledge Management and Communication Advisor  

Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

Duty Station: Kabale, Uganda

Reports to: Director Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

About Organisation:

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.

About the JCRC USAID/LPHS- Kigezi & Lango:

USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) to increase access to and utilization of quality HIV and TB services in the Kigezi and Lango regions.

Job Summary:   The Knowledge Management and Communications Advisor shall work with the regional team in Kigezi to plan, organize and lead the implementation of KM activities. S/he will participate in the development of innovative methods of knowledge exchange across the project, dissemination of project activities, best practices, and lessons learned. To develop, implement and identify strategies in communication and knowledge management for the promotion of a positive organizational image for LPHS Kigezi and Lango Project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with senior project management to determine project knowledge management priorities and provide technical support for all Project knowledge management activities.
• Serve as point of contact and interact independently with project field-based colleagues on the production of knowledge management deliverables and keep senior project management appraised of activity progress.
• Ensure that knowledge management activities are implemented according to established USAID standards/approved Branding & Marking plan; provide TA to other Staff and Partners on those standards; and review/assess performance against standards.
• Synthesize and share lessons learned in effective knowledge management strategies and activities.
• Contribute knowledge management content to new project opportunities.
• Support the synthesis and curation of evidence and experience emerging from the project’s programming and routine data analysis.
• Work closely with science writers, editors, designers, and language translation specialists to produce high-quality, audience-appropriate print and digital knowledge products, including peer-reviewed publications, blog posts, photo essays, Newsletters, technical briefs, reports and fact sheets; conference abstracts and presentations; and training materials and other technical tools.
• Coordinate virtual and, where appropriate, in-person learning exchange activities.
• Support the development and execution of communications and dissemination strategies for implemented projects, including liaising with JCRC corporate communications team,
• USAID’s communications team, and other strategic partners.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual work plans and progress reports in a timely fashion for submission to USAID including developing infographic pieces.
• Ensure timely development and completion of project knowledge management deliverables.
• Provide support to collaborating partners and CSOs on the development of knowledge management deliverables.
• Stay abreast of relevant health science and evidence-based practices and ensure knowledge products reflect and promote the latest evidence to JCRC staff and Partners.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or other related qualifications is required.
• At least three years of relevant knowledge management experience, including experience with USAID-funded global health projects.
• Understanding of the political, social, cultural, and gender dimensions that impact HIV programming with key populations, adolescent girls and young women, and other priority populations desirable
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities.
• Experience working in PEPFAR or USAID related organization is an added advantage
• Highly proficient writing and verbal communication skills; adept at cross-cultural communication. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Must be proficient at Microsoft Office and basic graphic designing.

How to Apply:

All applications should be addressed to Head Human Resources via jobs@jcrc.org.ug. Applicants are STRICTLY advised to apply with a cover letter and CV combined in one PDF document not exceeding six pages.

Deadline: 12th December 2024

Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification. The public is further strongly advised to be vigilant about fraudsters masquerading to be recruiting on JCRC’s behalf using Whatsapp and other unofficial means of communication.

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