Communications Internship
Closing date: 15 Apr 2018
ACHAP brings together 43 national-level faith-based networks
providing services in more than 30 countries across sub-Saharan Africa to share
resources, establish technical working groups, and provide ongoing training and
technical assistance.
Job Description:
Qualifications:
Closing date: 15 Apr 2018
The African Christian Health Association Platform (ACHAP) is an
advocacy and networking platform for Christian Health Associations (CHAs) and
Church Health Networks from Sub-Saharan Africa established through a
declaration of commitment by the 3rd Africa
Christian Health Associations Biennial Conference held in Bagamoyo, Tanzania in
January 2007.
This network fills a vital role in supporting mentorship and
capacity building in administration, governance, fiscal management, data
management, and service delivery. ACHAP members constitute organized consortia
with a captive audience and deep-rooted trust from the grassroots communities
where most of them are found.
ACHAP serves its members through biennial conferences, quarterly
bulletins, a dedicated website, technical working groups, managerial, and
personnel exchanges to enhance their health programs. ACHAP members also play a
role in advocating for government support in their constituents.
Job Description:
The communications intern needs to have a good command of written
and spoken French and will support the ACHAP secretariat by:
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Regularly updating members on health matters in Africa through
proactive sharing of information and resources
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Update and maintain the ACHAP website
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Proactively pursue compelling stories, best practices, success
stories and lessons learnt from ACHAP member organizations and institutions
·
Apply appropriate and strategic communication channels to raise
the profile and visibility of ACHAP eg social media
·
Regularly review and update key informational and promotional
ACHAP materials
·
Prepare and regularly share a quarterly ACHAP publication
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Provide translation and transcription services to the Secretariat
to ensure sharing and dissemination of key documents in both English and
French.
Qualifications:
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Applicants should hold a minimum of a university degree in
communications, journalism, public relations or related fields.
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Proficiency in French both written and spoken is a requirement.
How To Apply:
Send your application to communications@africachap.org