Paediatric-Adolescent Treatment Africa (PATA) Ongoing Recruitment

The purpose of this position is to find a candidate that will be an ambitious self-starter who thrives in a communications role, including developing and tailoring content for different target audience, helping to push PATA´s visibility and profile to the next level. She/He will assist in developing and implementing the organisation´s communication and advocacy plan that supports PATA´s organisational strategy and forms a key deliverable across PATA projects. The Communications Officer will have at least three years of experience, working in public health setting with a communications (journalism/communications) degree or working in a communications or advocacy setting with a public health degree. They are looking for a person that can demonstrate both passion for communication as well as a strong interest in the public health sector. The ideal person should have the ability to display qualities of an action and solutions-oriented person who is proactive, innovative and independent. Knowledge of or experience in HIV or the international development sector will be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Strengthening a network of frontline health providers and facilities
• Supporting and building in-country technical assistance to the network to support positive change at the frontline of HIV service delivery
• Refining and developing a comprehensive package for HIV service delivery to children and adolescents
• Implementing incubation projects that inform practise and collaborative advocacy
• Linking and Learning endeavours at country, regional and global levels
• Ensuring meaningful engagement of frontline health providers and community partners
• The Communications Officer will:
• Support the PATA team, including country technical advisors (TAs) with communication outputs, including webinars, surveys and campaigns
• Support the PATA team with the development of communication materials including tools, resources and branded material for conferences and events
• Manage the PATA network WhatsApp Groups, social media platforms and website, driving content and key messaging
• Assist in the implementation of PATA Learning Labs
• Support PATA summits and forums, including event and content development, branding and materials
• Work closely with programmes and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) teams as well as senior management and the current Communications Manager to strengthen, support and co-ordinate communications activities
• Work across Office 365 Teams
• Support PATA´s knowledge management, ensuring an updated and well-managed resource hub for easy access for the PATA team and network members