The Social Health Authority (SHA) Hiring Principal Corporate Communications Officer 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree

Job Term:

Permanent and Pensionable

Position Level:

SHA 5

Number of positions:

1

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

Person Specifications: For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must be in the grade of Senior Corporate Communications Officer or a comparable position.
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
3. Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
4. Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
5. Proficiency in computer applications.
6. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

The Social Health Authority (SHA) is seeking a Principal Corporate Communications Officer. This role involves developing and implementing communication strategies, managing media relations, creating corporate materials, organizing public forums, and promoting stakeholder relations to enhance the Authority’s public image and visibility.

Job Purpose: This cadre is responsible for overseeing the initiation, formulation, implementation and review of communication policies and strategies; the planning and implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and other branding initiatives; the development, publication and dissemination of corporate Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials and other publications; the organization of public events, trade fairs and exhibitions; public and stakeholder relations; general protocol and the maintenance of communication channels and liaison with media and other stakeholders to enhance the visibility and the corporate image of SHA.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Developing communication strategies for the Authority.
2. Coordinating the preparation of speeches, media briefs and Authority’s newsletters.
3. Developing corporate materials and branding.
4. Providing media services to the Authority.
5. Coordinating the preparation and placement of radio and television infomercials.
6. Preparing and organizing forums where Authority policies, programmes and projects are propagated and promoted.
7. Documenting the Authority’s events through video, photography, and press cuttings.
8. Promoting stakeholder relations.
9. Analyzing articles in the media pertaining to the Authority and making appropriate recommendations and preparing reports, among others.

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