New Job Opportunity Dodoma at HPSS-Tuimarishe Afya – Communication Officer
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Communication Officer
Job Title: Communication Officer
Reporting to : Project Manager
Location : Dodoma
Level of Engagement :Full time
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Summary of the Position
The
Health Promotion and System Strengthening Project (HPSS-Tuimarishe
Afya) is a Swiss-Tanzania Corporation project being executed by the
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (SwissTPH) with its
headquarter in Dodoma Tanzania. The HPSS project is being implemented
since 2011 in phases, and is currently in its 3rd phase. The current
phase 3 (exit phase) has been designed to focus on supporting the
Government of Tanzania (GoT) through the Ministry of Health, Community
Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC), and through the
President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government
(PORALG). The project supports the national rollout of the Community
Health Fund CHF lliyoboreshwa and the Medicines Management Jazia Prime
Vendor Scheme to all regions in Tanzania. In addition, phase 3 aims at
facilitating the same ministries to rollout innovations in Health
Technology Management (HTM) and Health Promotion and supporting the
GoT’s course on digitalisation of the health system. Being the last
phase of the HPSS project, a focus is also set on generating
evidence-based results through operational research and systematic
monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities and on using those
findings to capitalize on the project results and contribute to policy
development and the decision-making process of the government for
strengthening the health system.
Aim of Job
The
Communication Officer (CO) will be responsible to implement and further
develop the HPSS Communication Strategy. The incumbent will monitor
communication needs and demands of the project, and regularly review
existing materials for a maximum communication impact of the project.
The CO will coordinate and manage HPSS visibility actions in workshops,
symposiums and exhibitions with aim at arriving at maximum effective
media coverage of HPSS achievements. The Communication Officer shall be
responsible and accountable for the development, regular update and
implementation of the flow of project information to showcase attainment
of the Project’s goals and objectives in line with the Swiss TPH/HPSS
Project mandate and approaches. The Communication Officer is accountable
for the management of the communication system and to provide strategic
and technical guidance, and will work closely and interact with Project
Manager, Chief Finance and Administration Officer, M&E Officer and
component/subject experts based in Dodoma and Basel, Switzerland.
Health Promotion and System Strengthening Project (HPSS-Tuimarishe
Afya) is a Swiss-Tanzania Corporation project being executed by the
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (SwissTPH) with its
headquarter in Dodoma Tanzania. The HPSS project is being implemented
since 2011 in phases, and is currently in its 3rd phase. The current
phase 3 (exit phase) has been designed to focus on supporting the
Government of Tanzania (GoT) through the Ministry of Health, Community
Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC), and through the
President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government
(PORALG). The project supports the national rollout of the Community
Health Fund CHF lliyoboreshwa and the Medicines Management Jazia Prime
Vendor Scheme to all regions in Tanzania. In addition, phase 3 aims at
facilitating the same ministries to rollout innovations in Health
Technology Management (HTM) and Health Promotion and supporting the
GoT’s course on digitalisation of the health system. Being the last
phase of the HPSS project, a focus is also set on generating
evidence-based results through operational research and systematic
monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities and on using those
findings to capitalize on the project results and contribute to policy
development and the decision-making process of the government for
strengthening the health system.
Aim of Job
The
Communication Officer (CO) will be responsible to implement and further
develop the HPSS Communication Strategy. The incumbent will monitor
communication needs and demands of the project, and regularly review
existing materials for a maximum communication impact of the project.
The CO will coordinate and manage HPSS visibility actions in workshops,
symposiums and exhibitions with aim at arriving at maximum effective
media coverage of HPSS achievements. The Communication Officer shall be
responsible and accountable for the development, regular update and
implementation of the flow of project information to showcase attainment
of the Project’s goals and objectives in line with the Swiss TPH/HPSS
Project mandate and approaches. The Communication Officer is accountable
for the management of the communication system and to provide strategic
and technical guidance, and will work closely and interact with Project
Manager, Chief Finance and Administration Officer, M&E Officer and
component/subject experts based in Dodoma and Basel, Switzerland.
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Main Tasks
- Oversee implementation of the project Communications strategy and activities related to project outreach
- Monthly evaluation of effective media relations strategies.
- Draft press releases, editorials and scripts for educational messages.
- Organize press conferences and media round table discussions.
- On
monthly basis, in collaboration with Project Technical Advisors,
Experts and government counterparts write stories and feature articles
in the newspapers that enlighten the public on Project’s activities. - Coordinate
and upload content on the HPSS web-sites as needed to keep these always
fully up-to-date promote project’s visibility through digital (social
media) and print communications channels, by developing and up-loading
relevant and interesting content - Work with project partner
(MoHCDGEC and PORALG) to assist them in developing and implementing
communications strategies for mobilizing communities to join health
insurance, and develop documentaries on project processes and results - Assist technical staff on development of public awareness campaigns
- Support
technically project capitalization activities by leading processes for
creating compelling materials – creatively using text, photography,
audio, video and graphics to share highlights of HPSS-Tuimarishe Afya
work and activities for strengthening the health system and social
health insurance in Tanzania mainland. - Collect contents for the development and dissemination of project weekly/monthly newsletter
- Manage and coordinate the planning, logistics and registration of participants for project events as requested by the PMU
- Manage the project communications budget and ensuring timely reporting
- Ensure
weekly bulletin and newspaper cuttings are well pinned to the notice
boards at the headquarters and in the regions.Preform daily media
monitoring of newspaper articles, television and radio news bulleting,
online TV, and social media for material substantively affecting the
work of the Project - Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager
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Requirements
- Proven
experience in a communications role in a large organization with
multiple stakeholder groups, ability to work diligently and
independently, bring highest standards of business and personal ethical
conduct, and being keen on improving own knowledge, skills and attitudes - Ambitious
and self-motivated with the capacity to deliver high quality products
under tight/pressure working schedules.First rate written skills with
the ability to develop high quality, accurate and consistent
communications materials, newsletters, leaflets, briefings and so on for
non-specialist audiencesExcellent oral communication and interpersonal
skills, with a customer focus and the ability to work with staff at all
levelsCompetence in Computer graphics and designing skills, management
and actualizing of Websites, Intranet, and social media.Professional
ability to take quality still and video pictures.Bring, build and
maintain good relationships with journalists, bloggers, stakeholders and
public that will help advance Project’s objectives. - Experience
in handling live social media during eventsExcellent Proficiency in
Kiswahili AND EnglishProficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel,
Power point and Access) - Knowledge of government infrastructure, policies and interface (optional)
Qualifications
- Preferably Master’s Degree in Journalism and/or Public Relations and/or Mass Communication or its equivalent
- Bachelor/Advanced Diploma in Journalism and/or Public Relations and/or Mass Communication or its equivalent.
- At least three years’ experience in Print and/or electronic media.
- At least three years working in the development and cooperation field or corporate environment
Application should be accompanied with:
A well-typed CV
- Certified copies of relevant certificates
- Contacts stating name in full, physical address, telephone numbers and email addresses of the candidate
- Names and contacts of three (3) referees
Send your application to the following address:
Human Resource Officer,
Health Promotion and System Strengthening (HPSS) Project,
P.O. Box 29,
Dodoma.
OR
Online application via email: hr@hpss.or.tz
Kindly note, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Deadline for submission of application is on 30th July 2021 at 16.00 hours.
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