The key functions of the role will include but not limited to;

• Identifying key stakeholders of the Authority on an on-going basis and devising strategies of engaging with them on a sustained basis for the benefit of the Authority
• Implementation of a communication strategy in order to guide information dissemination;
• Managing and coordinating research, surveys into stakeholder’s perceptions and image of the Authority to achieve a positive reputation for the Authority;
• Responsible for the Unit’s Budget and ensuring that utilisation is within budget for all Communication and Public Relations activities;
• Facilitating the Authority’s participation in official functions, media programmes and maintaining relationships with the media;
• Facilitating the development of brochures, documentaries, branded materials and advertisements in order to build the NHIMA brand and create awareness;
• Commissioning or undertaking relevant market research to inform decision making;
• Managing the Authority’s website and other social media platforms ensuring that all information housed therein is correct and current;
• Managing and coordinating all social and community social corporate responsibility activities;
• Managing internal communications messages and branding rules ensuring that same are consistent across all internal media and for different departments of the Authority;
• Measure and provide reports on each public relations campaign to inform decision making and improvement.
• Recruit, hire, onboard and train new members of the public relations team
• Produce content for various speeches and events for Management and the Board.
• Undertaking any other tasks/assignments as may be delegated by the supervisor relating to public relations.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School certificate with credits or better in 5 subjects which must include English and Mathematics;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or any related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role.

Competencies required for this Role

• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills;
• Good presentation skills;
• Initiative and resourcefulness.
• Adept with the social media;
• Highly organized and work minimal supervision; and
• Proficiency office applications such as Word, PowerPoint and many other relevant applications.