Deputy Director, Corporate Communications

Job Ref. No KEMSA/CSD/2022/004

Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities

• Overseeing maintenance and improving the Corporate Communication policy of the Authority taking into account the internal and external
• changes in the maritime industry;
• Advising and recommending to the Authority’s possible outcomes and response scenarios based on strategic initiatives made in the year;
• Coordinating all corporate communications related activities including publishing of brochures, handbooks, calendars, annual reports, departmental reports;
• Overseeing the development and delivering creative communication strategies and plans;
• Updating the Authority’s website and digital platforms and facilitate interdepartmental communications and managing external communications;
• Building and maintenance of consistent branding, corporate identity across relevant public relations channels while keeping the Authority up to date on industry trends;
• Overseeing the development of suitable communication strategies to mitigate prevailing crisis;
• Coordinating the development of content to provide clear and adequate information and material that will support marketing and communications activities;
• Overseeing the reviewing and approval key presentations and collaterals needed for communications and outreach activities;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Membership by the relevant professional Body.
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of Constitution.

Experience

• A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector;

Method of Application

• Interested candidates are required to submit their duly filled application forms (available on https://www.kemsa.co.ke/download/application-form/) in either hard or soft copy formats marked / referenced ‘Job Ref
• Application for the specific Position should be stated .
• Hard copy applications to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked / referenced clearly as above.
• Interested candidates should not indicate their names on the envelope.
• Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit certified true copies of certificates, testimonials, a detailed CV, and MUST fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and will be required to attach copies of the requisite documents during interviews.
• Hard Copy Applications can be submitted physically or sent via postal mail and addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
Commercial Street Industrial Area
P. O. Box 47715 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA

• Soft copy applications can be sent via email to [email protected]
• Online applications can be submitted via www.careers.kemsa.co.ke All applications should be submitted and received on or before: 17:00hrs on August 16, 2022.