Public Relations and Advocacy Officer – Manchester
SOUTHERN REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications for its Projects Unit from suitably qualified persons for the following position:
Public Relations and Advocacy Officer– Regional Office (GMG/SEG1)
Under the direction of the Regional Director, the Public Relations and Advocacy Officer will be primarily responsible for all advocacy initiatives and representing SRHA with external audiences including funding agencies and donors. Reviewing all schedules and participates in coordinating all special events and exhibitions planned for the region with the objective of garnering media coverage.
Qualifications and Experience:
The Ideal candidate must possess:
- First Degree in Mass Communications or equivalent
Or
- Minimum of two(2) years working experience in the Public Relations/ Communications or the Media
Would be a Definite Asset
- Post Graduate Degree in Public Sector Management, Political Science, Project Management, Programme Management, Business Administration or health related discipline.
- Past experience providing strong diplomatic/negotiation skills working with NGOs and donor agencies.
Specific Knowledge Required:
- Sound knowledge of research methodology and information gathering in public policy or similar environment.
- Sound knowledge of government legislation regulating the operations of the Ministry of Health and the Regional Health Authorities.
- Sound knowledge of government and internal relations, agenda and civil, political and common trends.
- A sophisticated understanding of how to constructively work across different cultural and political contexts.
- Comprehensive knowledge of budget management.
Required Skills and Specialized Techniques:
- Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills.
- Highly developed analytical skills.
- A high degree of initiative.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in managing complex projects and deadlines involving different partners.
- Computer based proficiency including web based applications is a requirement.
Applications along with resume should be sent no later than October 03, 2014
NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED