Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
Job
Advertisement: Communication
Officer – Locum
The
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service,
Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network.
The
Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals
and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa.
The
Aga Khan Hospital is in an exciting growth phase and has attained
acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO
15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, SafeCare level 5
accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission
International Accreditation.
The
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega,
Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa – Bay,
Migori, Bomet and Eldoret.
The
Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified applicant to fill the
following Locum / Temporary position.
Communication
Officer – Locum
Vacancy
No. AKHK/MD/CO/03/23
Overall
Responsibility: Reporting to the Business Development and
Communication Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for
providing quality and efficient services in creating communication content on
behalf of the organization and distribute content to promote the organization’s
brand, activities, or products.
Key Responsibilities
· Design,
develop and edit communication media (posters, brochures, newsletter, updates,
posts, etc.).
· Prepare
high-quality online and published materials to convey clear and effective
messaging.
· Produce
quality photography, videography.
· Coordinate
with different team members outside of marketing team (e.g., program chairs,
department managers, specialists and other staff of AKHK).
· Manage
multiple concurrent communications projects.
· Ensure
an increase in exposure and followers on social media; monitor and report
content performance, engagement, and community growth to guide future targeting
and planning.
Requirements
· Bachelor’s
degree in Communication/ Marketing/ Multimedia or related field.
· Graphic
design skills and experience in desk top publishing- brochures, banners, print
adverts.
· Excellent
design sense, with an eye for detail, an artistic background and an ability to
coordinate color, imagination, and electronic messaging into different media.
· Experience
in SEO/SEM.
· Experience
in graphic design, photography and videography.
· Effective
communication skills.
· Exceptional
customer service skills.
· Experience
in working in medical setup added advantage.
· Ability
to work without supervision.
Application
Instructions
Interested
candidates are requested to email their application letter and detailed
curriculum vitae with position title and vacancy number on the subject line,
including names and contacts of three referees, current and expected
remuneration to ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org on or before 24th March 2023.
The
email subject line MUST include position title and vacancy number being applied
for i.e.,
“COMMUNICATION OFFICER – LOCUM AKHK/MD/CO/03/23”.
Or
apply via this link www.the.akdn/careers/2066088.
Canvassing
of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
“AKHS
is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing
everything possible to reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the
same, and advancing understanding in this field.
AKHS
has set itself the task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as
possible by 2030. We expect all staff to contribute to achieving these aims in
the context of their roles”.
Please
note that Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu does not charge any fee at any stage of the
recruitment process (application, interview meeting and medical examination).
“Aga
Khan Hospital Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer”.
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