Communications Officer Full Time NEW

EASTERN REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

1. JOB TITLE:COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
2. DIVISION: HEAD OFFICE
3. DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
4. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: The Communications Officer will report to the Manager-Corporate Communications
5. NATURE & SCOPE: The Communications Officer is responsible for executing the corporate communication function of the authority in collaboration with the Manager-Corporate Communications.

6. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Communications Officer:
• Assists in creating and implementing plans and strategies in collaboration with the Manager-Corporate Communications.
• Prepares advertisements for job vacancies, notices etc.
Prepares promotional material such as newsletters, magazines, brochures, newspaper supplements and other materials for all departments in the Authority as required.
• Executes internal and external activities and events of the Authority in collaboration with the Manager-Corporate Communications as they arise.
Prepares operational information and statistical reports on a weekly basis.
• Monitors social media platforms including daily newspapers as it relates to the Authority.
• Prepares content and updates the website and social media platforms.
Conducts research and utilizes other data in the analysis and evaluation of information for the preparation of policy documents, briefs, working papers and presentations.
• Monitors news/information on traditional and social media platforms as it relates to the Authority and the health sector in general and alert the Manager-Corporate Communications of negative media coverage or new developments.
• Provides photography support for the Authority where necessary.
• Represents the department in both internal and external meetings as required.
• Performs related work as may be required by the appropriate Authority.

7. KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Must possess sound theoretical and practical knowledge of public relations and corporate communications fundamentals.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
Must possess effective analytical, diagnostic and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to multitask large projects as well as daily duties of the department.