Sikika - Head of Media & Communication Department

Sikika is a non-governmental organization that advocates for quality health services for all Tanzanians. The organization works to ensure equitable and affordable quality health care services through social accountability monitoring of health systems at all government levels. For more information please visit us at www.sikika.or.tz

Sikika seeks to recruit the following candidates for its Dar es Salaam Office with immediate effect:


Job Title:Head of Media & Communication Department (1 post)

Reports to:Head of Programs

Job Purpose: To facilitateInternal and external communication of the organization

Responsibilities

Co-ordinate Sikika’s communication activities and resources across a range of programmes and provide support to advocacy work

Coordinate and manage timely production of the organisation’s communication tools such as newsletters, website, press releases, radio programs, notice board, radio station etc. and provide technical advice in developing and managing these tools

Coordinate Sikika advocacy and knowledge sharing through TV and Radio stations

Assist in the production and dissemination of publications, which include briefs, books, posters, etc

Oversee the documentation of all media work in both soft and hard copies.

Produce quarterly, mid-year and annual media progress reports

Facilitate the engagement with media houses by making sure that press releases, articles and feature stories on Sikika's activities are published.

Make sure that reports come out with high quality design and ensure that the organization is up to date with advanced technologies

Supervise department staff, set their performance standards, and appraise them according to these standards

Edit all Sikika work before sending them for publication

Over see all activities of Sikika’s Community Radio and guide the expansion process of radio coverage

Report to the Head of Programs and work as part of Sikika’s management team.

Qualifications: Masters in Mass Communication or Journalism.

General requirements:

(i) At least three years experience in areas related to your responsibilities (ii) Excellent writing and communication skills (iii) Strong research and analytical skills (iv) High level strategic ability and advocacy skills (v) Computer skills (vi) Strong organizational and management skills

Remuneration:

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.

If you believe you satisfy the above requirements you are encouraged to send;

(i) A cover letter explaining why your competencies and experiences are suitable for the job, (ii) an updated CV which includes your contact details and (iii) the full names and addresses of 3 references

Send your application papers to: The Human Resources and Administration Manager, Sikika, P.O Box 12183, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or by e-mail to: jobs@sikika.or.tz

Application Deadline: 05th April 2012