LVCT Health Communications Intern
Published On:
4th, April 2023
Closes on:
5th, April 2023
Job closed
Job Description
The aim of the program is to strengthen county health systems with a focus on HIV Prevention & Treatment, Family Planning, Reproductive, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (FP/ RMNCAH) and Nutrition. The program will support the four county governments toward sustainability in quality and systems of health services.
To apply click: https://lvcthealth.org/job-opening/communications-intern/
Responsibilities:
Undertake routine communications support assignments
• Interview respondents and write stories/reports
• Gather story idIeas and write/produce human interest stories on diverse issues
• Assist in photography and video coverage for USAID Stawisha Pwani project events and activities
• Assist in editing videos and photos
• Social media and digital communication
• Graphic design
• Track and keep record (newspaper cuttings) of HIV, health and other stories related to
• USAID Stawisha Pwani mandate appearing in the newspapers and online (video clips, articles and
blogs)
• Update USAID Stawisha Pwani online platforms with news content
Requirements:
Completed or working towards a college degree, preferably in; Communications, or Public Relations
• Willingness to learn by taking up the internship for a period of 3 months
• Must be computer literate (Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• An effective communicator, both written and oral
• An eloquent and bold speaker with good verbal and written English and Kiswahili
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with health and community contacts
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability and interest to write human stories on diverse issues
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop highly desired. Knowledge of Word press
and graphic design is a plus