National Aids Control Council Head of Communication 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