PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER -MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND CHILD CARE 13 views

Vacancy

 

 

Qualifications

 

 

• BSc degree in Public Relations or Media Studies
• Digital Marketing and Graphic Designing qualification will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar positions.
• Duties and Responsibilities
• To work as a link between the organization and its public so as to establish and maintain goodwill and mutual understanding through continuous communication.

 

 

ADMINISTRATION ROLE

 

 

• Working in close liaison with top management, departments and unit heads, reporting on problem areas, progress and for advice.
• Carrying out Public Relations support visits to different departments within the institution.
• Maintenance and storage of records on cases under investigation.
• Networking and maintaining an up to date directory of others significant to the growth of Public Relations department and the institution as whole.
• Acquiring and maintaining up to date knowledge of the institution policies and regulations.

 

 

INFORMATION, EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION (ICE) ROLE

 

 

• Through the use of posters and electronic media, educate the public on admission procedures, services and policies.
• Training staff at all levels on customer care and giving input on Public Relations and clients charter issues to students and transfers in from other Institutions/Districts/Provinces.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL ROLE

 

 

• Monitoring external perceptions of the institution and taking steps when appropriate, to correct any misconceptions or misinformation concerning the institution.
• Dealing with enquiries as well as complaints and criticisms and providing information on the institution policies.
• Organising and preparing programmes pertaining to booked activities e.g hospital visits/tours by officials from government, private sector and visitors from other countries.
• Maintaining liaison with the media to increase coverage on issues pertaining to the institution and also responding to the media reports and queries.
• Coordinating activities and development of public information products such as brochures, and audio-visual materials for Public relations purposes.
• Determine electronic media needs (photo radio and video) and coordinating the production of such materials for Public Relations purposes.

Job Summary

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Job Type

Contract

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Location

Harare

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Category

Public Relations

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Closing Date

May 15, 2025