EPN is an International non-profit
Christian member organization registered in Kenya.
Its mission is to support Churches
and Church Health Systems, provide and promote just and compassionate quality
pharmaceutical services.
EPN is the only global church-based
organization that works specifically to increase access to medicines and to
strengthen pharmaceutical services.
EPN is looking to recruit a God
fearing, results oriented individual to fill the following position:
Communications Associate
Job Description
1. Information and Communication
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Support the implementation of the
communications strategy that addresses the needs of the network members,
partners and other stakeholders and is aligned to the EPN Strategy.
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Effectively controlling the
Communication budget and ensuring the implementation of planned activities.
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Develop and disseminate Network
communication materials e.g. Netlink, pharmalink, annual reports, newsletters,
posters, brochures among others.
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Assess and compile incoming
information of relevance to the EPN Secretariat, members and partners and
distribute as appropriate.
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Develop and maintain quality relations
with various media houses.
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Support the Program Officers in
selecting documents/information and developing into formats that are suitable
for use in EPN activities.
2. Membership management
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Maintain up to date current and
accurate information on members and member contacts.
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Continuously engage members so as to
maintain a vibrant and active Network.
3. Marketing, Branding and Image
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Provide leadership for and undertake
packaging and branding of EPN products and services.
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Develop tools and templates for
consistently and appropriately marketing EPN to various audiences
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Manage the Network’s website
including website content management
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In consultation with the ED attend
relevant meetings to increase visibility of the Network.
Other
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Develop, manage and continuously
review the EPN database.
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Oversee the proper management of the
EPN resource centre and resource centre records
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Undertake any other duties as
assigned by the Executive Director
Job Specification (Knowledge, skills and experience required)
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Minimum of a degree in Communications
or equivalent.
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Two years experience working in a
communications office/department.
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Excellent writing and editing skills.
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Sound I.T skills and especially
desktop publishing skills and website management.
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Database management skills.
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Strong follow-up skills.
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Knowledge in basic French.
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Ability to pay attention to detail.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to
send a portfolio, an application letter and Curriculum Vitae, indicating Day
time telephone numbers, address and name of referee to:
The
Executive Director,
Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network,
P.O Box 749 00606
Nairobi, Kenya.
Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network,
P.O Box 749 00606
Nairobi, Kenya.
Email Address: jobs@epnetwork.org.
Closing date: Applications should be
submitted by 30th November 2016.
Only short listed Candidates will be
contacted.
EPN is an Equal Opportunity /
Affirmative Action Employer..