Assistant Communications Officer
Dignitas International (DI) is a medical and research organisation dedicated to transforming patient health and health care systems for the most vulnerable people
DI works with patients, health care workers, researchers and policy makers to treat patients, mentor medical staff and develop the knowledge base of researchers and govt to catalyse change in global health practice and policy. The DI Malawi team of 150+ staff works primarily in the South East Zone with the main office located in Zomba
DI is therefore seeking to recruit highly motivated person for the position of Assistant Communications Officer to be based in Zomba
The Assistant Communications Officer will work with the communications team in internal and external promotion of Dignitas within Malawi, she/he will support the collection, creation and editing of communications materials such as interviews, reports and success stories
Advanced diploma or bachelors degree in Media Studies, Mass Communication or Journalism, At least 2 yrs experience in communication or journalism, including photography and videography, Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet, Fluent in English and Chichewa, Demonstrated ability to organise, set priorities, and meet deadlines under pressure
Print newsroom experience, especially reporting on vulnerable groups Good understanding of HIV and TVB issues, Ability to work under minimum supervision while meeting deadlines, An energetic drive to succeed plus being resilient and stress-tolerant, Ability to transcribe/translate interviews, Ability to generate news ideas and write longer feature articles
Qualified applicant should send resume and detailed cover letter, referencing the position, To: Human Resources and Administration Manager, Dignitas International, P O Box 1071, Zomba, Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, DI thanks all applicants for their interest
