Communications Officer (Fixed Term)
Department
School of Nursing and Midwifery-East Africa
Entity
Aga Khan University
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Introduction
Founded in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private university, and chartered in Kenya in 2021 Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines and carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income countries. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As a leading international institution dedicated to excellence and change, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access.
The School of Nursing and Midwifery’s East Africa (SONAM) campuses are committed to offering a coordinated response to the increasing need for health sector reform in the region. We are one of the pioneers of the Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) and Advanced Practice Midwifery (APM) programmes as well as formalized undergraduate degrees for nurses and midwives in the region. Additionally, our programmes are based on a work-study format which enables students to continue with practice as they learn.
SONAM has various partnerships in place to ensure that our nursing programmes are more accessible to working nurses and midwives in the region.
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the position of Communications Officer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Job Purpose/Summary
Reporting to the Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery East Africa, the Communications Officer will provide practical experience in communication, marketing, and media relations, which will help the organisation achieve its educational mission.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Drafting, editing, and publishing content for newsletters, social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, X), and internal communication channels.
- Create engaging graphics, posters, and banners for events, campaigns, and updates using tools like Canva or Adobe Suite.
- Research and develop stories aligned with our target audience.
- Contribute to the end-to-end production of newsletters: planning, content writing, editing, and layout design.
- Collaborate on managing Sonam’s social media pages, including content planning, scheduling, and monitoring performance metrics.
- Respond to comments and messages, ensuring timely and professional engagement with the audience.
- Monitor social media analytics and trends, as well as engage with the online community.
- Deliver live social media coverage of events. (Facebook stories, and live tweets)
- Create event marketing materials (flyers/Posters)
- Collaborate with photographers and videographers to document events, ensuring high-quality coverage.
- Coordinate media interviews.
Relevant Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
- Previous experience in content creation, social media management, or digital marketing (internships, freelancing, or volunteer work are acceptable).
- Proficiency in photography, videography, and editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Canva).
- Values teamwork and actively seeks to build strong working relationships with colleagues, while also being willing to share their own knowledge and expertise.
- Thrives in a dynamic environment, embracing change and tackling new challenges with a positive attitude.
- Brings innovative ideas to enhance communication efforts.
- Ensures high-quality standards in photography and production outputs.
- Demonstrates the ability to stay composed and maintain focus under pressure or tight deadlines.
- Welcomes new ideas, feedback, and perspectives, fostering collaboration and creativity within the team.
Candidates meeting the above requirements are invited to send their application letter, curriculum vitae, names of three referees and copies of certificates to the HR Business Partner – Academic, Aga Khan University, Nairobi; [email protected] to reach us not later than April 17, 2025.
Please quote the position title on the email subject.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
