Uganda: Head of Communication

Background:

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not for profit, networking alliance and service organization that brings together field epidemiology training programs (FETPs) across Africa working side by side with Ministries of Health, regional and international partners. AFENET works to strengthen epidemiology and disease surveillance capabilities of African countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy and the International Health Regulations (IHR). AFENET is seeking to recruit highly qualified & experienced persons to serve and fill the following vacancies: -

1.Title: Head Communication

No. of vacancies (1)

Duty station: AFENET Secretariat-Kampala

Role: Responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s communications strategy, frameworks and programs aimed at ensuring effective management of the public and other external stakeholders to keep them informed of organization’s developments**.**

Key responsibilities:

• Drive Organization strategy and message development, pitch and announcement strategies.
• Develop branding initiatives, internal communications and external media relations.
• Determine communications strategy and execute programs to deliver communications objectives throughout the organization.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the annual communications plan across the network;
• Manage the organizations’ brand and reputation;
• Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, and website;
• Create and launch press releases and marketing campaigns;
• Design and drive corporate strategy and message development;
• Manage internal communications and external media relations;
• Develop communication strategies for delivery of corporate culture and business strategy;

· Train AFENET staff in effective communication with the public or with employees;

· Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs;

· Prepare the organizations’ top management, representatives for media Interviews; and

· Create rich and creative content across the AFENET communication channels

Required experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication , International Relations , Public Relations or related area;
• Master’s degree in Mass Communication , International Relations , Public Relations, or related area is desired advantage;
• Membership of a professional body.
• At least eight (8) years’ experience in Corporate Communications, four of which in a managerial position in a similar corporate environment.
• Have a strong record of Public and International relations skills
• Events management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer focus and strategic planning experience

• High degree of personal initiative and innovation

  BENEFITS:

  AFENET offers a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their Application Letters detailing their experiences and skills, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic documents and 3 references to: The Human Resource Office, African FieldEpidemiology Network (AFENET). Email:sec@afenet.netbyFriday, May 12, 2017 by close of business5:30 pm(East Africa Time).

Benefits: A competitive remuneration

*ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for an interview.

Note: More details about this position can be obtained from our website: [[www.afenet.net**]](http://www.afenet.net**])(http://www.afenet.net)