National Aids Control Council Head of Communication 2015

National Aids Control Council Head of Communication 2015
March 6, 2015 Job Description
Ministry of Health
National Aids Control Council
Vacancy: Head – Communication
Grade: NACC 3
Reports To: Deputy Director, Policy Strategy and Communications
Supervision:
Communication Officer, IEC Materials
Communication Officer, Advocacy
Department: Policy, Strategy and Communication
Division: Communication
Broad Function: To initiate, establish and maintain cordial relations between NACC and the general public.
To develop and implement communication strategies as appropriate to address issues emerging in the HIV response at County, National, and International levels.
To ensure results, promote the visibility and corporate image of NACC.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
Develop and execute Communication strategies for different aspects of the HIV response and for diverse stakeholders to achieve intended results for the HIV response.
Coordinate national and international exhibitions.
Develop and review written communication including speeches, technical information and be responsible for all publications.
Manage media relations for all matters related to HIV and NACC.
Carry out Communication planning for corporate and PR activities.
Develop and manage the NACC Corporate Communication strategy.
Manage NACC Website and ensure active Social media for Strategic Issues in the HIV response and for NACC.
Coordinate Partners who fund and implement HIV related communication interventions.
Motivate and nurture the division to achieve excellence in capability to achieve overall objectives.
Supervise and appraise staff and identify their training and developmental needs.
Managerial oversight and mentorship for Division to achieve set goals and staff to develop.
Lead the communications team by budgeting, planning and directing resources to achieve targets and objectives.
Publish the Maisha bulleting regularly.
Person Specifications
Academic / Professional Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification in Journalism, Public Relations or equivalent
Experience
Minimum ten (10) years relevant experience in media management with 3 of these years in a senior role with special bias in:
Experience in the development of communications material and coordinating communication strategies by different stakeholder groups is required.
Experience in website and management of social media
Experience in translating technical information into reader friendly communication
Skills
Team worker
Ability to work under pressure to deliver high quality work with deadlines
Excellent writing skills
Public relations skills.
Advocacy skills.
Capacity to engage media
Honest
Supervisory skills
Demonstrated ability to work diplomatically, harmoniously, and effectively with a diverse group of people.
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good organizational skills
Capacity to build a story and grow its momentum
How to Apply
Applications should be sent to the address below on or before 20th March 2015.
The Director,
National AID s Control Council
P.O. Box 61307 – 00200
Nairobi Kenya
The NACC DOES NOT discriminate any applicant on the basis of ethnic background, sex, religion, HIV status, age, marital status, or disability but is attentive of gender, regional and ethnic balance