Deputy Director, Corporate Communications at Digital Health Agency (DHA)

Deputy Director, Corporate Communications at Digital Health Agency (DHA) | Iko Kazi

Description

Advising the management on communication policies and strategies and suggest reviews to the strategy documents in line with existing communication legislations
Advising the management on relevant communication platforms to streamline the flow of communications within the agency
Advising the management on relevant corporate social responsibility programmes for implementation
Advising on addressing complex communication issues during the implementation of research communication programs and policies
Providing direction in developing customer care policies, complaints policies, public participation policies, procedures, guidelines and manuals
Promoting the corporate brand and image of the agency
Developing and implementing the agency's communications policies and strategy
Overseeing the agency's corporate social responsibility programmes
Managing the agency's public/media affairs
Overseeing customer care services
Overseeing development and dissemination of corporate and promotional materials in liaison with relevant departments/divisions/section/units
Overseeing engagement of the agency with the social media
Overseeing development of the agency's website, content and updates
Coordinating official communication with the media, the public and coverage of agency events and activities
Producing brochures, hand-outs, direct mail, leaflets, promotional videos, photographs films and multimedia programmes in liaison with relevant departments
Coordinate the organizing press conferences exhibitions, open days, tours, competitions and events
Overseeing preparing, editing and publishing press releases, newsletters, features, speeches, articles, media supplements and documentaries
Monitoring and evaluating performance of the unit
Preparing progress reports of the unit
Planning and budgeting for the unit
Building capacity and managing performance of the unit.

Requirements

Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years' relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Corporate Communications or in a comparable position
Bachelor's degree in any of the following: - Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication and Media or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication and Media, Journalism and Media Studies or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution
Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
Membership in Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or relevant professional body and in good standing
Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, Managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.