Job Title: Public
Information Assistant
Information Assistant
Organisation: World Health Organisation (WHO)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Health Promotion Officer
About WHO:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is the directing and coordinating
authority for health within the United Nations system. WHO is responsible for providing leadership
on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and
standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical
support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
authority for health within the United Nations system. WHO is responsible for providing leadership
on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and
standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical
support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Public Information Assistant for the WHO Country Office (WCO)
will primarily be responsible for the following:
The Public Information Assistant for the WHO Country Office (WCO)
will primarily be responsible for the following:
- Prepare information for and maintains the
WHO Country Office (WCO) websites - Prepare information and materials for
social media such as Face Book, Twitter, My Space and others for
promotional needs of the organization. - Act as a key liaison and coordinator with
the media and assists in responding to their information needs in
consultation with the supervisor. - Plans and coordinates implementation of
activities to meet specific WCO needs and objectives in media
communications and public information. - Write and edit public information
materials including news releases, articles, photographs and
newsletters/bulletins. - Offer support to report on WCO various
events such as meetings, workshops, commemorative days as appropriate. - Support in the need assessments, planning
and formulating the office’s communication policies, strategies, and
responses. - Support the IT Officer to troubleshoot
basic problems in the office computer system - Perform any other duties assigned by the
WHO Representative.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Public Information Assistant for the
World Health Organisation (WHO)
must ideally possess a
bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, journalism, public
relations or a related field from a recognized University - Additional professional certificate in
information technology - Additional qualifications in a health
related field will be an added advantage - The suitable candidate must possess three
or more years; relevant working experience in health reporting, health
communication, public health or health promotion. - Demonstrated team work, excellent
communication & writing skills - Proven ability to understand and interpret
health figures, statistics and concepts - Demonstrated ability to solve basic
computer problems - Demonstrated skills in various computer
packages
Language Proficiency: Thorough knowledge of the English
Language. Working knowledge of French would be added advantage.
Language. Working knowledge of French would be added advantage.
How to Apply:
All candidates who desire to work in the United Nations’ World Health
Organisation should send their applications accompanied by detailed updated
Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates, diplomas and testimonials should
be addressed to:
Organisation should send their applications accompanied by detailed updated
Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates, diplomas and testimonials should
be addressed to:
The WHO Representative, 60 Prince Charles Drive, P.O. Box 24578
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
N.B. Only shortlisted candidate will be
contacted.
contacted.
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