APCA Communications Officer

The Communications Officer will be responsible to generate a consistent, compelling suite of communications that will engage diverse audiences with APCA and with palliative care as a discipline. 

Main areas of responsibility
To support the implementation of APCA’s communications strategy and to support the production of excellent multimedia communications materials, ensuring consistency and clarity of message.
To edit written documents provided by partners in accordance with the APCA style guide.
To provide organisational support for data asset management systems including: management of photo cataloging and contact databases.
To implement the membership strategy and increase active membership.
To liaise with the media and undertake public relations (PR) activities to increase APCA’s general profile and to promote specific advocacy messages.

To contribute to the development and implementation of a media and social media communications strategy.

How to apply:

Please send your full CV, covering letter, copies of academic certificates and the names of two referees tojobs@africanpalliativecare.org addressed to: Executive Director, African Palliative Care Association, P. O. Box 72518, Kampala, Uganda or hand deliver at plot 95 Dr Gibbons Road, Makindye.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is 27th January 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. To receive a full job description for each post and for more information about APCA, please contact us throughinfo@africanpalliativecare.org or visit our website at www.africanpalliativecare.org.