Senior Corporate Communication Officer Job NCK

Job Title: Senior Corporate Communication Officer

Date Posted: 21/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: Nursing Council of Kenya

Industry: Communication

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 10/08/2026

Communication Jobs, Nursing Council of Kenya Jobs. Looking for a communication job in Kenya? NCK is hiring a Senior Corporate Communication Officer skilled in media relations, public relations, crisis management, and brand messaging.

Description

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the Council’s Corporate Communications and Visibility Strategy;
• Coordinating communication initiatives that support the Council’s strategic objectives and regulatory mandate;
• Managing the Council’s corporate image, reputation and brand identity;
• Coordinating media relations, press briefings, interviews and media engagements;
• Developing and disseminating communication materials including newsletters, annual reports, policy briefs, speeches, press releases and publications;
• Managing digital communication platforms including the Council website and social media channels;
• Monitoring media coverage and preparing media monitoring and analysis reports;
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement, public awareness and advocacy programs;
• Planning and implementing communication campaigns, outreach activities and public education initiatives;
• Producing multimedia communication content including photographs, videos and digital stories;
• Coordinating communication support for Council meetings, conferences, workshops and official events;
• Advising Management on communication, branding and reputation management matters;
• Developing and maintaining communication networks with government agencies, development partners, professional associations and other stakeholders;
• Responding to internal and external information requests relating to the Council’s activities;
• Coordinating crisis communication and reputation management initiatives;
• Supporting documentation of Council programs, projects, success stories and best practices;
• Ensuring compliance with communication policies, government communication guidelines and public sector communication standards;
• Supervising staff within the Communications Unit;
• Preparing departmental work plans, budgets and performance reports.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Mass Communication or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing such as the Media Council of Kenya, Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or equivalent;
• Certificate in Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated professional competence and achievement in work performance;

More Details on Experience

• Served in the grade of Communications Officer or a comparable position for a minimum period of four (4) years;

Required

• Strategic communication skills.
• Media relations and public affairs skills.
• Digital communication and social media management skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and advocacy skills.
• Branding and reputation management skills.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Integrity and professionalism.

Added Advantage

• Event management skills.
• Report writing and editorial skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal and networking skills.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Planning and organizational skills.

How to Apply

Detailed job descriptions and application procedure can be accessed at the Council website www.nckenya.com

Interested and qualified persons are required to make an application through the Council email: careers@nckenya.go.ke so as to be received on or before close of business (5.00pm) on Monday 10th August, 2026

NB: Applications should be shared as one document in PDF

NCK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to have diversity in workforce (Women, Marginalized Communities and Persons Living with disability) in line with constitution. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.