Technical Communications Officer

Liverpool VCT, Care & Treatment (LVCT) is an established Kenyan NGO that utilizes research to inform policy reform advocacy and strengthen HIV service delivery.
We optimize our impact on the HIV/AIDS response by building capacity of partners and pay special attention to vulnerable groups and populations with special needs.
LVCT’s focus is on the scale-up of quality-assured HIV counseling, testing and care services.
We have vacancy for the following position:

Technical Communications Officer
TCO/LVCT/2010

Location: Nairobi

Job purpose and objectives: The overall aim of this post is to undertake the planning, development and implementation of LVCT’s communication strategy.

The TCO will support internal and external communications across LVCT and perform tasks that will ensure the effective smooth running and growth of LVCT documentation, communication and dissemination.

Minimum job requirements:

    * Masters in journalism, public relations or related field from a recognized University;
    * 4 years experience in communications or PR
    * Journalism/media experience
    * Excellent writing skills
    * Editorial and design experience
    * Database management of groups and contacts on excel
    * Understanding of HIV/AIDS and health issues
    * Self-organized, motivated and able to work with tight deadlines

Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, Salary history and expectations to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 Nairobi, Kenya

Or email: recruitment@liverpoolvct.org so as to arrive NOT later than December 10, 2010

Note: Only short listed applicant will be contacted.

LVCT is an equal opportunity employer