Communications Officer, ANS Programmes at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Purpose/Summary

Reporting to the Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery East Africa, the Communications Officer will provide practical experience in communication, marketing, and media relations, which will help the organisation achieve its educational mission.

Key Roles and Responsibilities 

• Drafting, editing, and publishing content for newsletters, social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, X), and internal communication channels.
• Create engaging graphics, posters, and banners for events, campaigns, and updates using tools like Canva or Adobe Suite.
• Research and develop stories aligned with our target audience.
• Contribute to the end-to-end production of newsletters: planning, content writing, editing, and layout design.
• Collaborate on managing Sonam’s social media pages, including content planning, scheduling, and monitoring performance metrics.
•  Respond to comments and messages, ensuring timely and professional engagement with the audience.
• Monitor social media analytics and trends, as well as engage with the online community.
• Deliver live social media coverage of events. (Facebook stories, and live tweets)
• Create event marketing materials (flyers/Posters)
• Collaborate with photographers and videographers to document events, ensuring high-quality coverage.
• Coordinate media interviews.

Relevant Experience and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, statistics or health sciences.
• Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Previous experience in content creation, social media management, or digital marketing (internships, freelancing, or volunteer work are acceptable).
• Proficiency in photography, videography, and editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Canva).
• Values teamwork and actively seeks to build strong working relationships with colleagues, while also being willing to share their own knowledge and expertise.
• Thrives in a dynamic environment, embracing change and tackling new challenges with a positive attitude.
• Brings innovative ideas to enhance communication efforts.
• Ensures high-quality standards in photography and production outputs.
• Demonstrates the ability to stay composed and maintain focus under pressure or tight deadlines.
• Welcomes new ideas, feedback, and perspectives, fostering collaboration and creativity within the team.