Senior Public Relations Officer Full Time

The key functions of the role will include but not limited to;

•Identifying key stakeholders of the Authority on an on-going basis and devising strategies of engaging with them on a sustained basis for the benefit of the Authority

•Facilitating the development and implementation of a communication strategy in order to guide information dissemination;

•Managing and coordinating research, surveys into stakeholder’s perceptions and image of the Authority to achieve positive reputation for the Authority;

•Responsible for the Unit’s Budget and ensuring that utilization is within budget for all Communication and Public Affairs activities;

•Facilitating the Authority’s participation in official functions, media programmes and maintaining relationships with the media (press);

•Facilitating the development of brochures, documentaries, branded materials and advertisements in order to build the NHIMA brand and create awareness;

•Issuing press statements and responses to queries to ensure that a positive image of the Authority is always portrayed;

•Compiling and developing content for social and traditional media;

•Commissioning or undertaking relevant market research to inform decision making;

•Managing the Authority’s website and other social media platforms ensuring that all information housed therein is correct and current;

•Managing and coordinating all Corporate and Community Social Corporate Responsibility Activities;

•Planning, editing and writing content for a variety of internal communications media for the Authority such as a staff intranet, monthly magazine or regular email bulletin;

•Managing internal communications messages and branding rules ensuring that same are consistent across all internal media and for different departments of the Authority;

•Ensuring that all staff, units and departments are kept abreast of trending media and communications practices through in-house development programs,

•Handling internal communication response to crisis situations which could affect public perception of the Authority and reputation; and

•Undertaking any other tasks/assignments as may be delegated by the supervisor.

•Degree in Mass Communication , Journalism or any related field,

•Minimum of 5 years of experience in an environment with many external stake holders.