VACANCY: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
(Maternal & Newborn Health)
Ref: 2016-27
The story
Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is a locally registered NGO first established in 1994. It is the largest indigenous provider of disability and rehabilitation services in the country. CCBRT aims to empower people with disabilities and their families, improve their quality of life, and ensure access to medical and rehabilitative treatment. Committed to preventing disabilities wherever possible, CCBRT is also engaged in extensive maternal and newborn healthcare (MNHC) activities and is currently constructing a Maternity and Newborn Hospital which will serve as a referral centre for high risk and emergency deliveries in the region of Dar es Salaam and the Eastern Zone of Tanzania.
We are looking for a creative Communications Officer with an interest in maternal and newborn health (MH) who will strengthen our Communications Department.
The role
As the Communication Officer for Maternal and Newborn Health, you will use your expertise to develop a 2-year CCBRT MH marketing and communications plan for the 2016-2018 period; design and implement marketing strategies and materials targeted at prospective MH service users and referring facilities; oversee the development and execution of awareness raising events, managing websites and all other digital channels, write monthly progress reports and develop information for prospective service users/patients, their families and communities.
You will also act as a liaison to external vendors including design, advertising and printing companies/consultants; provide communications support to other MH related activities, including but not limited to report writing, collecting case studies, photography and event organisation; proofreading, editing and inputting into other MH reports and materials and provide support to the overall CCBRT Communications and Programme Development team, and the Kupona Foundation.
The candidate
A Degree holder in marketing, communications, PR or related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in marketing, communications or Public Relations
Experience in healthcare related settings, preferably Maternal & Newborn Healthcare
Proven track record in developing content for diverse mediums
Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
Has excellent verbal and written communication skills in Kiswahili and English
Excellent interpersonal skills, talent to work with multiple stakeholders
(internal/external) and intercultural working, as well as ability to deliver quality on time (working with short deadlines)
If you are interested, please submit your curriculum vitae with 2 references and a maximum 1-page covering letter telling us why you believe you are the right person for the role, and why you want to work for CCBRT in particular. We are an equal opportunities employer and
encourage people with disabilities to apply. Please send your application via email to: recruitment.ccbrt@ccbrt.org
Please indicate job reference number: 2016-27 | DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20th August 2016
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