Communications Manager (1 year contract) Wits HEALA

 

Recruiter:

AJ Personnel

Job Ref:

4144144843

Date posted:

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Main purpose of the job:

  • The Communications Manager will work in close collaboration with the HEALA Project Programme Manager and team to ensure the implementation of HEALA’s communication strategy and to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate communications to support HEALA’s primary policy advocacy campaigns

Location:

  • Rural Health Advocacy Project Offices- Rosebank- Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

  • Design, write and edit communications materials for the projects coalition & specific policy advocacy campaigns
  • Capture, document, and share program learnings with donors, coalition partners, and expert audiences
  • Regularly create, post, and manage a variety of content for HEALA’s various social media channels
  • Design and implement a regular newsletter to coalition members & regular updates for campaign supporters
  • Develop and implement a proactive media strategy
  • Periodically coordinate training, webinars, and other public events
  • Support field staff in organizing community outreach/advocacy events

Required minimum education and training:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, marketing, journalism, or a similar field

Required minimum work experience:

  • At least 5 years experience in journalism or communications; experience in health communications or covering health is a strong advantage

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

  • Fluent in written and spoken English as well as one other South African language
  • Ability to perform work with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Be able to problem-solve independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced advocacy environment
  • Sound knowledge of the South African media sector, including news production cycles and outlets
  • Proven ability to identify news pegs or new story angles or help clients to identify opportunities for messaging
  • Basic knowledge of social media and website metrics, including Twitter and Facebook
  • Experience with web content management systems
  • Proven ability to translate health and/or scientific research jargon into easy-to-understand language
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Willingness to travel nationally or internationally as needed
  • Must be an organized self-starter who can work well independently and as a team member
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work/connect with diverse cultures/contexts
  • Interest in social justice and health equity

TO APPLY:

  • Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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  • Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
  • The closing date for all applications: 25 April 2022.
  • Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
  • Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
  • Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Our Client, WHC, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.

Please note:

  • AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
  • AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

 

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