Jobs at Mildmay Uganda - Communications Specialist

Job Title: Communications Specialist

Mildmay Uganda
Job Description

Directorate: Executive Director’s Office

Reports to: Executive Director

Job Summary:

The position holder will be responsible for spearheading strategic direction initiatives and, planning, coordination, and management of Mildmay Uganda’s integrated Marketing, Public Relations, and Strategic Communications programme.

S/He will work with both external and internal stakeholders to promote a positive image of Mildmay Uganda as well as ensure public knowledge of the services provided.

Job Requirements:

Bachelors and Master’s degree in a relevant field, including public relations, journalism, communication, or marketing.

S/he must have at least 5 years relevant professional experience preferably NGO exposure.

Successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, as well as demonstrable skills in net working and collaboration; partnership management; Public Relations & advocacy

Other qualities are:

    Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in various MS office packages and working knowledge of English and local language(s) are crucial.
Hard working, trust-worthy, and holding the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.
Must be flexible, reliable, able to work under pressure; and in sympathy with the Christian values of Mildmay Uganda.
Evidence of a non-judgemental approach regarding race, religion, culture, sexuality and lifestyle is critical.

How to Apply

Mildmay Uganda is an HIV/AIDS treatment and training centre also providing Health Systems Strengthening to scale up comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in 16 districts of Central Uganda. Situated on Entebbe Road, Lweza, south of Kampala, Mildmay Uganda is seeking applications from experienced and motivated people interested in a rewarding career undertaking the challenging roles

How to Apply:
Interested persons who meet the requirements should apply to
The Human Resource Manager at Mildmay
Uganda, Entebbe Road, Lweza at hr@mildmay.or.ug clearly indicating in the subject of the email, the position applied for or through
P.O. Box 24985,
Certified copies of academic transcripts, a full CV indicating current salary and other benefits should be provided, and two professional referees (one of which should be a former employer). Candidates with incomplete information will not be short-listed

Deadline: 2nd January 2013