Assistant Director, Corporate Communications Job SHA

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Qualifications:

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal Corporate Communications Officer or a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

• Developing comprehensive public affairs and communications strategies.
• Managing Authority’s relationship with the media.
• Designing and approving corporate materials and branding.
• Coordinating all the Authority’s public functions.
• Reviewing the Authority’s corporate image.
• Fostering stakeholder relations.
• Ensuring appropriate feedback mechanisms are in place.
• Coordinating the Authority’s advertising and publicity.
• Ensuring maintenance of all public affairs and communications records and photographs.
• Providing professional assistance to the Authority in all areas of communications, public relations, and media relations.

How to Apply

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Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting valid and current copies of the following:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.
• A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
• Contacts of at least three professional referees.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson

Social Health Authority

P.O. Box 30443-00100