Communications Officer - Locum

Key Responsibilities

• Communication Strategy: Develop and implement communication strategies to promote hospital services effectively.
• Content Design: Design marketing and patient education materials, including brochures, posters, flyers, banners, presentations, and social media content.
• Visual Content Creation: Produce visual content such as graphics, short videos, and animations for both digital and print platforms.
• Media Relations: Build and maintain media relations and act as a liaison with external communication partners when required.
• Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with clinical and administrative departments to gather stories, updates, and content needs.
• Professional Writing: Write press releases, newsletters, and feature articles to highlight hospital milestones and initiatives.
• Media Management: Coordinate media coverage and respond to media inquiries in collaboration with management.
• Brand Integrity: Maintain brand consistency across all internal and external communications, ensuring professional use of logos, taglines, colors, and tone.
• Departmental Integration: Work closely with other departments to integrate brand values into internal programs and materials like signage.
• Digital Management: Manage and update the hospital’s website with current, accurate content.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor digital performance using analytics tools and adjust content strategies to enhance engagement.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: A Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, New Media, or Public Relations.
• Experience: At least 3 years’ proven working experience in social media marketing or digital media.
• Design Skills: Proof of expertise in graphic design, video, and photo editing.
• Core Competencies: Excellent consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation, and communication skills.
• Technical Knowledge: Demonstrable social networking experience and knowledge of social analytics tools.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu recruitment portal at krb-xjobs.brassring.com. Applications must be submitted by March 6, 2026.