Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To ensure the implementation of Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP) communication strategy and to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate communications to support RHAP projects

Location:

• RHAP - Rosebank, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Conceptualize, write, and edit advocacy materials, including information briefs, press releases and opinion pieces
• Capture, document and share programme learnings with donors, coalition partners and expert audiences
• Support programme staff with writing, editing and designing publications and tools (e.g. presentations, reports, factsheets, policy papers and abstracts
• Regularly create, post and manage a variety of content for RHAPs various social media channels.
• Coordinate the redesign of the RHAP and associated websites and ensure that content is updated regularly
• Obtain input and seek feedback from internal stakeholders to ensure information for the website, newsletters and digital platforms is relevant, accurate and up to date
• Use platforms such as MailChimp and WordPress to distribute this content, conducting targeted media outreach when needed
• Work with consultants to increase social media interactions and, when needed, develop hyper-local content for targeted audiences
• Collect platform metrics monthly for donor reporting and to inform RHAP communications strategies
• Design and implement a regular newsletter to coalition members & regular updates for campaign supporters
• Develop and implement a proactive media strategy where possible
• Build relationships with the media by responding timeously to media queries
• Oversee the monitoring of media coverage and set up systems to keep records thereof
• Periodically coordinate trainings, webinars and other public events
• Support field staff in organizing community outreach/advocacy events
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained

Required minimum education and training:

• A Bachelors Degree or equivalent in communications, marketing, journalism, or a similar field

Required minimum work experience:

• At least 3 years experience in digital advocacy, communications, marketing or journalism

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Professional proficiency in English and one additional South African language
• Proficiency using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Experience using platforms such as Canva to design social media content is an added advantage
• An understanding of different audiences and considerations regarding tailoring content.
• Experience managing digital content
• Strong written, verbal and editing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Must be an organised self-starter who can work well independently and as a team member
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work/connect with diverse culture/contexts
• Ability to travel nationally when required Experience in the health field is an added advantage but is not required
• Sincere commitment to social justice and health equity

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 22 July 2024.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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