Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 26, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya. Its vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organization in Kenya serving present and future generations, KRCS is looking for qualified people to fill the following position:
Position Title: National Quality Improvement Communications Officer
Reporting to: Head, Division of National AIDS and STIs Control Program, NASCOP
Duration: Up to June 2021, with possibility of extension subject to performance and funds availability
Job Location: Nairobi
Role Purpose:
The role is responsible for supporting communication-related activities at NASCOP in close collaboration with C&T Manager, NASCOP .

Duties and Responsibilities
• Work in close collaboration with the NASCOP Unit managers for Care and Treatment, PMTCT and prevention to identify program needs for communications and advocacy for Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Lead development a strategy/platform for Ql best practices generation and sharing
• Support dissemination of the best practices via NASCOP website and other identified platforms/forums Lead the development of a communication and advocacy strategy targeting national and county leadership to ensure CQI Objectives are met.
• Support NASCOP to develop messaging and IEC materiais targeting program priority areas identified in the QI scale up.
• Support in development/updating of communications training package to be incorporated in the overall training packages for National and County officers
• Participate in planning and execution of research for Quality Improvement generation of report, manuscripts and abstracts
• Participate in selection of Qi best practices in counties and document through videography photography and written form.
• Provide overall guidance to NASCOP on communication and advocacy for QI
• Any other task assigned to the officer by the Head, NASCOP

Required Competencies, Skills and experience
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in communication and advocacy of HIV services/ interventions and technical coordination
• Significant and up-to-date knowledge of the current HIV communication and advocacy service delivery guidelines, framework standards and tools
• Ability to scope, map and document various program milestones and best practices
• Proven experience in establishing and sustaining working relationships with the Ministry of Health at National County sub-County and Implementation partners
• Excellent interpersonal communication, report writing, analytical and supervisory skills to inspire team work and motivate staff and partners to achieve results.
• Has a strong Media networks, skills in media liaison, training and monitoring
• Is able to advice on strategic communications, development of information, education and communication (IEC) materials, editorial review of presentations and publications.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and synthesize complex technical information and consequently craft ideas and concepts in non-technical written and oral form as well as developing change communication and advocacy strategies for different programs and target communities
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating mentorship and capacity building in Quality Improvement.
• Proficiency in computer basic skills - MS Office: Internet and Editing skills as well as filming, photography and print writing
• Ability to work in a complex project implementation environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Research experience and proposal writing will be an added advantage
• Ability to lead multiple stakeholders (Government/Non-Governmental)

Person Specification
• A degree in either Communication or Journalism with at least 10 years' experience.
• Five (5) years' experience in continuous communication in HIV program implementation
• Diploma in Mass Communication (Radio and TV Production),
• Diploma in Certified International Public Relations or Science Reporting will be an added advantage
• Must be a member of a Media/PR Professional Certified body
• Strategic Leadership Development Program certificate from Kenya School of Government

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/Careers so as to reach us not later than 5th November 2020; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification: Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.

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