Background

KCMC University is a newly full-fledged University owned by the Good Samaritan Foundation. The University trains health professionals for various University awards in clinical, biomedical, and allied health sciences. The University is currently recruiting competent and committed human resources to fill the following vacant position.

Qualifications and Experience

Holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/Institution, plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, or equivalent qualifications, with at least three (3) years of work experience directly related to the listed duties and responsibilities of Public Relations Officers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Stress tolerance skills.
• Goodwill creation skills.
• Crisis management skills.
• PR strategies and campaigns skills.
• Initiative.
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively.
• Awareness of different media agendas.
• Creativity.
• Sound sales and marketing skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of day-to-day relations with the media, including handling media queries, media interviews, and press conferences, preparing news releases and media kits, and promoting storylines.
• Spell out areas of cooperation between the University and external institutions.
• Propose institutions with which to establish relations for approval by the Vice Chancellor.
• Draw up terms of cooperation.
• Communicate with external institutions for the purpose of cooperation.
• Facilitate the entry and exit of personnel from external institutions.
• Create graphics and visual content for the University's website, social media platforms, digital screens, newsletters, campaigns, and other communication channels.
• Support communication campaigns through creative concepts, artwork, layouts, and digital content.
• Take and/or coordinate the production of photographs, videos, and other visual content for University activities and events.
• Edit photographs, videos, and other multimedia content where required.
• Ensure all communication materials comply with the University's brand guidelines, standards, and approved visual identity.
• Support the management and updating of the University's social media platforms with creative and engaging visual content.
• Maintain an organized digital archive of graphic designs, photographs, videos, templates, and other communication materials.
• Monitor emerging trends in graphic design, digital communication, social media, and multimedia production, and recommend innovative approaches.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the University's higher authorities.

Key Competencies

• Strong creativity and visual storytelling ability.
• Excellent graphic design and layout skills.
• Good understanding of branding and corporate identity.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex information into simple and attractive visual content.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of social media content creation and digital communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Professionalism, initiative, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with different University departments.

Remuneration

A competitive and attractive remuneration package, including salary and fringe benefits, will be offered to the successful candidate. This package will be commensurate with their qualifications and work experience, and in accordance with the KCMC University Schemes of Service, Staff Regulations, and Conditions of Service.

Additional Notes

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and called for an interview.

• Assist in the management of day-to-day relations with the media, including handling media queries, media interviews, and press conferences, preparing news releases and media kits, and promoting storylines.
• Spell out areas of cooperation between the University and external institutions.
• Propose institutions with which to establish relations for approval by the Vice Chancellor.
• Draw up terms of cooperation.
• Communicate with external institutions for the purpose of cooperation.
• Facilitate the entry and exit of personnel from external institutions.
• Create graphics and visual content for the University's website, social media platforms, digital screens, newsletters, campaigns, and other communication channels.
• Support communication campaigns through creative concepts, artwork, layouts, and digital content.
• Take and/or coordinate the production of photographs, videos, and other visual content for University activities and events.
• Edit photographs, videos, and other multimedia content where required.
• Ensure all communication materials comply with the University's brand guidelines, standards, and approved visual identity.
• Support the management and updating of the University's social media platforms with creative and engaging visual content.
• Maintain an organized digital archive of graphic designs, photographs, videos, templates, and other communication materials.
• Monitor emerging trends in graphic design, digital communication, social media, and multimedia production, and recommend innovative approaches.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the University's higher authorities.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Stress tolerance skills.
• Goodwill creation skills.
• Crisis management skills.
• PR strategies and campaigns skills.
• Initiative.
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively.
• Awareness of different media agendas.
• Creativity.
• Sound sales and marketing skills.
• Strong creativity and visual storytelling ability.
• Excellent graphic design and layout skills.
• Good understanding of branding and corporate identity.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex information into simple and attractive visual content.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of social media content creation and digital communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Professionalism, initiative, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with different University departments.

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/Institution
• Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, or equivalent qualifications