Public Relation Officer - Muhimbili University Of Health And Allied Sciences

PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER I – 1 POST

Required Qualifications
Holder of University Bachelor Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, or any degree in social Sciences with a major in communication.
b) Working experience of at least three (3) years in relevant field

Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists in the routine public relations activities such as the compiling features for the University Newsletter
• carrying out of photographic assignments and handling of advertisements.
• Reports public comments and concerns about the University to one’s superiors.
• Assists in the liaising with mass media on press matters.
• Assists in organising official functions, tours and protocol.
• Assists in marketing of the University products.
• Organises Alumni events.Assists in manning exhibitions stand (e.g. Trade Fairs, Open day exhibitions).
• Assists in facilitating conferences, seminars, ceremonies, etc.
• Assists in the production of mass media programmes.
• Maintaining photographic records.
• Performs any other duties assigned from time to time by one’s reporting Officer

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR ALL POSTS:
i) Applicants must attach an up to date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, email address and telephone numbers.
ii) Applicants should apply on the strengths of the information given in this advertisement.
iii) The title of the position applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope.
iv) Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates/transcripts as follows:
• PhD, MMed/Dent Certificate as the case may be.
• Postgraduate Degree/First Degree/Advanced Diploma, Diploma/Certificates as the case may be.
• Post graduate Degree/ First Degree/ Advanced Diploma/ Diploma/ transcripts as the case may be.
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates- All applicants.
• Computer Certificates where applicable.
• Professional Certificates from respective boards where applicable.
• One recent passport size picture and copy of birth certificate.
v) Form IV and Form VI result slips are strictly not accepted. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action.
vi) Applicants currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
vii) Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
viii) Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) or National Acreditation Council for Technical Education (NACTE) for foreign non degree certificates
ix) Women are highly encouraged to apply.
x) Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date for interview.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED OR HAND DELIVERED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS on or before 4.00 p.m on 20th March, 2015 (i.e. Deadline for receiving applications)
THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR, PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION,
MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES – MUHAS,
P.O. BOX 65001,
DAR ES SALAAM.