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MJAP is an equal opportunity
employer and is currently looking for a competent individual to fill the
position of Public Relations & Communications Officer
Position Title: Public Relations & Communications Officer
Duty Station: Kampala
Organization:Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP),
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to: The Executive Director
Role definition: To develop, implement, and
evaluate MJAP's communication and advocacy strategies in fine with MJAP
advocacy and communications policy
Application Deadline:February 17th 2015 at 5:00 PM
Organizational Profile:
Makerere Univer.sity Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a Company limited by
guarantee under Makerere University. MJAP emerged from the Mulago-Mbarara
Teaching Hospitals Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) which was established in November
2004 under the then Makerere University Faculty of Medicine with funding from
the US President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and technical
assistance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MJAP is currently implementing a five year Grant under the Presidential
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief II (PEPFAR II) supporting the provision of
comprehensive HIVfAIDS services including integration of these services in the
broader health context in line with the Global Health Initiative (GHI) while
strengthening all the Health System Components in the partner institutions to
enhance their capacity to provide ihese services.
Key Result Areas :
1.Document and profile MJAP's key interventions in HIV/ AIDS and constantly
update the MJAP's website, social network sites and other communication
channels to provide up to date and factual information in line with MJAP's PR,
Advocacy and communications policy
2.Build strong alliances and networks with public and private partner
organizations for communication, concerted advocacy efforts and greater
participation in policy dialogue in line with MJAP's PR, Advocacy and
communications policy
3.Build the capacity of MJAP staff in documentation of the activities,
advocacy, partnering and networking as per the identified needs In line with
MJAP's PR, Advocacy and communications policy
4.Monitor media reporting of MJAP's activities in our areas of operation
and initiate media coverage ideas in line with MJAP's PR, Advocacy and
communications policy
5.Plan and coordinate key events that promote the visibility of MJAP both
at the Head Office and field offices as well as participate in the development
of Information, Education, and Communication materials relevant to MJAP's key
audiences in line with the various project objectives
6.Review and implement procedures and systems to strengthen the internal
communication processes of the organisation through use of all media including
social media.
7.Document, evaluate and share experiences with key stakeholders arising
from advocacy interventions at the Head Office and filed offices
8.Participate in carrying out advocacy campaigns on issues related to H IV
care, treatment, and prevention and other emerging priorities.
9.Develop an operational activity plan, and budget for PR, Advocacy and
communications issues then submit periodic performance reports to the
supervisor in line with MJAP's financial policy
10.Develop fundable research proposals for advocacy programs and carry out
advocacy oriented research that will advance HIVIAIDS free society and
adherence to care and treatment for the HIVfAIDS families in accordance with
MJAP proposal writing guidelines
Person specifications :
•An honor's degree in Mass Communication (Public RelationslMedia
Communication). A relevant post graduate qualification in Communication will be
an added advantage.
•At least three (3) years working experience in a reputable Non
Governmental Organisation
•Excellent communication, negotiation, networking and partnership skills.
•Must be dynamic, persuasive & convincing, self-motivated and able to
demonstrate high initiative.
•Publication of articles, stories and presentations in various media
channels (Press. journals etc) will be an added advantage
Mode of application:
Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements should
email their applications, a detailed curriculum vita and copies of relevant
academic documents to: hr@mjap:or.ug
OR addressed to;
The Human Resouroe Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP),
not later than February 17th 2015 at 5:00 PM.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
