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Are you looking for Public Relations Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Communications and Engagement Assistant job at MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
The MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit is a renowned health research institution dedicated to improving human health through world-class scientific research, training, and policy engagement, with a mission to generate evidence-based solutions to infectious and non-communicable diseases affecting communities in Uganda and beyond. Established in 1989 as a collaboration between the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) and the UK’s Medical Research Council (MRC), and later joined by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), the Unit has evolved into a leading center for biomedical and public health research in Africa.
It is internationally recognized for groundbreaking studies on HIV/AIDS, emerging infections, and vaccine development, earning a stellar reputation for scientific excellence and ethical research practices. The Unit fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering competitive career opportunities and professional development for researchers, clinicians, and support staff, with flexible and supportive work arrangements.
Through a strong commitment to innovation, the Unit integrates laboratory science, clinical trials, and community-based research, leveraging a multidisciplinary approach that enhances its impact across policy and practice. With a workforce of hundreds of dedicated professionals and multiple research sites across Uganda, it maintains a broad reach across both rural and urban populations. Rooted in values of integrity, excellence, collaboration, and respect for individuals and communities, the Unit also upholds a strong sense of social responsibility by engaging in health education, capacity building, and community empowerment initiatives that improve local well-being and resilience.
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Communications and Engagement Assistant job at MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
The position holder will undertake communication and engagement activities for studies on Controlled Human Infection with Schistosomiasis (CHI-S). Ensure an excellent communication with strong attention to detail. Assist with additional Communication and Engagement activities as required by the Head of Theme, Vaccine Research Theme.
Collaborate with the Department of Communications and Engagement, to develop and implement the CHI-S project communications and engagement strategy based on the target audience;
Support CHI-S project activities and stakeholder events;
Draft and edit materials for CHI-S engagement and communication activities (press releases, social media posts, publications);
Write, edit and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization's activities, studies and capabilities;
Provide scheduled CHI-S project updates to stakeholders and partners including media;
Track CHI-S media exposure;
Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database;
Update CHI-S stakeholder, media lists and databases;
Facilitate internal communication;
Lead the timely development and dissemination of the CHI-S quarterly newsletter;
Prepare reports and presentations;
Maintain web content and CHI-S project social media platforms;
Monitor the project’s coverage in the media, communications and other public engagements, and collate periodic analytics and metrics using the Unit’s KTE monitoring framework;
Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of CHI-S project, and coordinate publicity events as required;
Support documentation through report writing, photography and videography and infographics; and,
Contribute to other Communications and Engagement activities under guidance of the Project Leader, Head of
Communications and Engagement, and the CHI-S Principal Investigator.
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Degree in Mass Communication or other relevant subject area from a reputable University;
Minimum of at least 3 years in communications role;
Understanding and experience of ethical storytelling;
Experience of social media and platform management;
Experience producing website content;
Should possess excellent knowledge of writing for the web and using web Content Management Systems (CMS) such as Drupal, WordPress, etc;
Ability to translate technical language and complex research into communications that a variety of audiences;
Good skills in photography and/or videography;
Desktop graphics software such as Adobe creative suite;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Excellent command of English and widely spoken local languages;
Writing and editing;
Proficiency in relevant software and applications (including but not limited to MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
Photography and videography;
Events planning and management;
Ability to work with a high level of independence;
Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
Ability to prioritise, plan work and respond flexibly to unexpected changes or multiple demands;
Ability to innovate and think creatively;
Proactive;
Outcome driven; and,
High degree of professionalism.
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