Health
Strat is a health systems technical support institution seeking a suitably
qualified individual to fill the post of Communication and Advocacy Specialist.
This
position will support the delivery of comprehensive HIV prevention, care and
treatment services in collaboration with the Kenya Prisons Service.
Job Title: Communication
and Advocacy Specialist
Location: Kenya
Reporting to: Project Coordinator
Job Purpose: The Communication and Advocacy
Specialist will lead the project communication and advocacy strategy including
dissemination to internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Facilitates strong and effective communication about the project, its purpose, its activities and results
- Maintains contact with stakeholders and keeps them informed of project progress and results
- Designs effective advocacy and communication strategies as well as appropriate products for use in patient/client education and advocacy activities
- Develops communications and advocacy work plans and budget including the development of a calendar of events
- Collaborates with the Clinical Services Specialist to assist in sharing relevant technical information, and creating communication and dissemination materials for presentations and reports
- Collaborates with the Monitoring and Evaluation team in order to effectively report data for decision making, best practice sharing, and required progress reports
- Custodian of the program's branding strategy
Person Specifications:
Academic Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations
- Masters of Public Health (added advantage)
- Professional Qualifications
- Registration with Public Relations/Marketing Society
Experience:
- 4 years’ experience
- At least 1 years’ experience post-Masters (added advantage)
Skills:
- Excellent speaking, writing and editing skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
- Demonstrable skills in developing presentations
- Experience working with graphic designers, printers and other communication service providers in developing communication material
- Outstanding interpersonal relations
- Familiarity with project communication and management, partnership and advocacy in health
How to Apply
Please
forward a cover letter detailing your suitability, your Curriculum Vitae,
contact information for three referees (name, email address, and telephone
number), and a copy of your most recent pay slip.
State the
job title that you are applying for on the subject of the cover email, to info@healthstrat.co.ke
Incomplete
applications and applications received after 5.00pm on the closing date shall
not be considered.
Shortlisted
candidates will be contacted within 7 days from the closing date.
