Communications Manager

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT)

Job Description

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is a locally registered NGO first established in 1994. It is the largest indigenous provider of disability rehabilitation services in the country. CCBRT aims to improve the quality of life of people living with disabilities as well as their families and to enable them to achieve their legitimate potential.

CCBRT is expanding its service portfolio to also provide maternal and newborn healthcare. With support from international partners, CCBRT in collaboration with the regional health management team is improving the quality of maternal and newborn healthcare at 16 facilities in Dar es Salaam region and strengthening the prevention of disability and the delivery of early intervention services. The construction of the maternity and newborn (Baobab) hospital has started.

CCBRT is now looking for:

Communications Manager

Requirements:

·         University degree (such as Social Sciences, English, Communications)

·         Excellent spoken and written communication skills including fluency in English (oral and written) preferably native English

Skills and Experience:

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel and PowerPoint

·         Ability to use/implement other social media tools such as blogging, twitter, facebook

·         Knowledge of health, disability and development issues

Responsibilities:

·         Develop an external Communications strategy and integrate already existing communications systems and procedures.

·         Increase awareness of CCBRT and its varied work locally and worldwide

·         Handle media relations for ongoing campaigns and specific events to ensure that key messages are reaching stakeholders and clients.

·        Develop and cement corporate relationships with national and international health media journalists

·        Source speaking opportunities for CCBRT Management / Surgeons

·        Establish / update editorial guidelines and produce clear, concise and attractive documentation onCCBRT’s work

CCBRT is an equal opportunities employer and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three references and maximum one page report on why you believe you are the right candidate for this position.  Please send it via email to CCBRT human resources: recruitment@ccbrt.or.tz or by post to:

CCBRT Human Resources , P.O Box 23310, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tel:  +255 (0) 22 260 1543 / +255 (0) 22 260 2192 Fax: +255 (0) 22 260 1544

Website: http:// www.ccbrt.or.tz

Closing date for applications: 10^th May 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.