Communications Officer at Association of Medical Lab Scientists of Nigeria

Position Summary
The Communications Officer supports the Project Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator by leading the project's promotion and dissemination efforts and serving as the main point of contact for website and graphics contractors.

Responsibilities

• Working in close collaboration with the AMLSN elearning Imp!ementation team, the Communications Officer will:
• Oversee the development of the new AMLSN eLearning platform and website, in close collaboration with the Project
• Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator
• Regularly update the AMLSN website
• Develop and implement a communications plan for the project
• Develop and maintain a promotion and dissemination tracking system to accompany the communications plan
• Provide support to 1MlSN Chapters, Branches and members conducting eLearning promotion and dissemination activities
• Manage and maintain daily activity on AMLSN social media accounts (including but not limited to AMLSN eLearning
• Facebook Group) by posting updates and interacting with members
• Respond to emaus seeking assistance accessing and navigating the courses
• Explore the ICT landscape to see what new technologies might be worth introducing into the eLearning courses; conduct pilots to develop evidence on impact and cost-effectiveness of these new technologies in increasing the uptake of the eLearning courses by the target audience and reaching their learning needs
• Engage in frequent communication with JHUCCP/K4Health team based in the US
• Manage and track advertising on project websites and promotional materials such as flvers, folders, bags
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in communications work
• Strong computer skills; proflcient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with scclal.medie; blogging, newsletters, e-bulletins, and other online communications platforms
• Experience with traditional outreach. including press contacts, media requests, mailings and meetings/conferences
• Basic understanding of a 'content management system (CMS)
• Familiarity with website analvtics (e.g., Google Analytics, WebTrends) and online survey tools (e.g., Survey Monkey)
• Ability to handle multiple work deadlines and deliver against demanding tlrnelines
• English language fluimcy,..poth written and verbal

Added Advantages:

• Experience in using graphic/multimedia tools a plus
• Experience in public health or health communication
• Experience with electronic commerce including internet advertising