Communications Officer at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH),Kampala, Uganda

Job Description

Communication strategy development: S/he will work with the project staff to review and revise the project’s communications strategy, strategic and annual operational plans
Publications development: Produce a wide range of publications including monthly, quarterly and annual reports, develop and and/or update current communication materials
Alumni focal person: coordinate all the alumni activities for ALAMIME
Events planning and production: Organize meetings with high level international, national and other stakeholders, liaise with project staff in organizing dissemination activities, ensure appropriate documentation of events, and liaise with the MakSPH Communications office to ensure wide sharing of products and information
Media engagement: Plan, organize and direct an effective public information program
Online publishing: Be responsible for developing and/or updating content for online platforms, oversee the production and timely posting of blogs and engage with relevant knowledge hub websites and online communities to promote the project work
Monitoring and evaluation of communication activities
Carry out any other duties related to this role as may be required from time to time
Qualifications and desirable qualities:

Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or its equivalent
A postgraduate qualification in Mass Communication or Social Sciences or Health Promotion
Previous experience with media will be an added advantage
Minimum of three (03) years relevant working experience as a communications officer or related position
Good verbal and written French language skills is an added advantage
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to produce concise, informative and appropriate written documentation
Monitor media coverage of the project and advise on responses where needed
Effectively communicate on social media to keep the project’s visibility high
Ability to write annual reports for the project