Ministry of Health Communications Officer - Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Health Communications Officer - Jobs in Kenya

Background

The Kenya COVID-19 Health Emergency Response project is the Phase 1 of the Multi-Phase
Programmatic Approach for Strategic Preparedness and Response Program. The project aims to assist Kenya in its efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen National Systems for Public Health preparedness.

With Covid-19 still a health challenge in Kenya and the need to deal with the increasing
number of patients requiring blood and blood products during any crisis, the project
intends to recruit Capacity staff to support operations at the Department of National Blood
Transfusion Services and Organ Transplant (KNBTS) to increase donations levels, testing, component preparation, hemovigilance, quality management system, improve Service systems such as supply chain and quality management, blood Management Information system.

Donor mobilization and retention which will be the backbone of an effective and long-term blood transfusion system and coordination of partnerships in the blood ecosystem. Additionally, the project will recruit accounts assistants, procurement assistant and a medical laboratory consultant.

Terms of Service: 18-Month contract

Work station: Nairobi

Requirements for Appointment to this post, a candidate must have:

Diploma in health promotion, community development, Journalism, Communications, or related discipline.

1 year post training experience in social media, marketing, digital media, community mobilization, marketing, administration support, project management, public relations, events management

At least 1 year post training experience

Knowledge of programmes, projects, support services

Good report writing and analytical skills

Specific duties:

Report to the Communications Specialist in delivering the communications function of the

National Blood Transfusion and Transplant Services

Support the communications teams in implementation of the NBTTS calendar of events to support satellites in implementation of targeted mobilization of blood donors

Support coordination of communication with different regions and satellites

Capture data, information, graphics and events related to KNBTTS and ensure storage, repository and availability

Support the writing of editorials and regular bulletins of the KNTTS

Support social media management

Engage with the Youth TWG for on-going activities

Design messages and information used for donor mobilization and recruitment

Enhance the positive image of KNBTTS

Note: The best Communication Officer will be selected based on qualifications and
relevant experience

Applications should include the following; Cover letter and current CV with names and
telephone contacts, Copies of academic and professional certificates, Photocopy of ID and
Testimonials/ Recommendation.

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications online through the Ministry’s Email Address:
cherproject@health.go.ke. so as to reach the Ministry on or before 24th August, 2022 11:00 am.



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