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<div itemprop='title' style='display:none'>Principal Corporate Communications Officer</div>
<div itemprop='datePosted' style='display:none'>2025-10-01T13:32:53+00:00</div>
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<div itemprop='name' style='display:none'>The Social Health Authority (SHA)</div>
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<div itemprop='url' style='display:none'>https://sha.go.ke/</div>
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<div itemprop='employmentType' style='display:none'>FULL_TIME</div>
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<div itemprop='addressLocality' style='display:none'>Kenya</div>
<div itemprop='addressRegion' style='display:none'>Nairobi</div>
<div itemprop='postalCode' style='display:none'>00100</div>
<div itemprop='addressCountry' style='display:none'>Kenya</div>
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<div itemprop='industry' style='display:none'>Healthcare</div>
<div itemprop='occupationalCategory' style='display:none'>Communications & Electronics</div>
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<div itemprop='currency' style='display:none'>KES</div>
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<div itemprop='unitText' style='display:none'>MONTH</div>
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<div itemprop='validThrough' style='display:none'>2025-10-14T17:00:00+00:00</div>
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<div itemprop='applicantLocationRequirements' style='display:none'>Kenya</div>
<div itemprop='workHours' style='display:none'>8</div>
<div itemprop='description' style='display:none'><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><strong>Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:</strong></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Person Specifications: For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must be in the grade of Senior Corporate Communications Officer or a comparable position.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in computer applications.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Social Health Authority (SHA) is seeking a Principal Corporate Communications Officer. This role involves developing and implementing communication strategies, managing media relations, creating corporate materials, organizing public forums, and promoting stakeholder relations to enhance the Authority’s public image and visibility.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Job Purpose: This cadre is responsible for overseeing the initiation, formulation, implementation and review of communication policies and strategies; the planning and implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and other branding initiatives; the development, publication and dissemination of corporate Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials and other publications; the organization of public events, trade fairs and exhibitions; public and stakeholder relations; general protocol and the maintenance of communication channels and liaison with media and other stakeholders to enhance the visibility and the corporate image of SHA.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><strong>Key Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Developing communication strategies for the Authority.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinating the preparation of speeches, media briefs and Authority’s newsletters.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Developing corporate materials and branding.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Providing media services to the Authority.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinating the preparation and placement of radio and television infomercials.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Preparing and organizing forums where Authority policies, programmes and projects are propagated and promoted.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Documenting the Authority’s events through video, photography, and press cuttings.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Promoting stakeholder relations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analyzing articles in the media pertaining to the Authority and making appropriate recommendations and preparing reports, among others.</span></li>
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<div itemprop='responsibilities' style='display:none'>This cadre is responsible for overseeing the initiation, formulation, implementation and review of communication policies and strategies; the planning and implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and other branding initiatives; the development, publication and dissemination of corporate Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials and other publications; the organization of public events, trade fairs and exhibitions; public and stakeholder relations; general protocol and the maintenance of communication channels and liaison with media and other stakeholders to enhance the visibility and the corporate image of SHA.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Developing communication strategies for the Authority.
Coordinating the preparation of speeches, media briefs and Authority’s newsletters.
Developing corporate materials and branding.
Providing media services to the Authority.
Coordinating the preparation and placement of radio and television infomercials.
Preparing and organizing forums where Authority policies, programmes and projects are propagated and promoted.
Documenting the Authority’s events through video, photography, and press cuttings.
Promoting stakeholder relations.
Analyzing articles in the media pertaining to the Authority and making appropriate recommendations and preparing reports, among others.
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<div itemprop='skills' style='display:none'>Proficiency in computer applications.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.</div>
<div itemprop='qualifications' style='display:none'>Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must be in the grade of Senior Corporate Communications Officer or a comparable position.
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.</div>
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<div itemprop='credentialCategory' style='display:none'>bachelor degree</div>
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<div itemprop='monthsOfExperience' style='display:none'>36</div>
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<div itemprop='identifier' style='display:none'>JOB-68dd2d85309e2</div>
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<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Vacancy title:</strong><br />Principal Corporate Communications Officer</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; color: #808080;'>[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Communications & Electronics]</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Jobs at:</strong><br />The Social Health Authority (SHA)</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Deadline of this Job:</strong><br />Tuesday, October 14 2025</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Duty Station:</strong><br />Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Summary</strong><br />Date Posted: Wednesday, October 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed</p>
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<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>JOB DETAILS:</strong><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><strong>Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:</strong></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Person Specifications: For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must be in the grade of Senior Corporate Communications Officer or a comparable position.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in computer applications.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Social Health Authority (SHA) is seeking a Principal Corporate Communications Officer. This role involves developing and implementing communication strategies, managing media relations, creating corporate materials, organizing public forums, and promoting stakeholder relations to enhance the Authority’s public image and visibility.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Job Purpose: This cadre is responsible for overseeing the initiation, formulation, implementation and review of communication policies and strategies; the planning and implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and other branding initiatives; the development, publication and dissemination of corporate Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials and other publications; the organization of public events, trade fairs and exhibitions; public and stakeholder relations; general protocol and the maintenance of communication channels and liaison with media and other stakeholders to enhance the visibility and the corporate image of SHA.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><strong>Key Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Developing communication strategies for the Authority.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinating the preparation of speeches, media briefs and Authority’s newsletters.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Developing corporate materials and branding.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Providing media services to the Authority.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinating the preparation and placement of radio and television infomercials.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Preparing and organizing forums where Authority policies, programmes and projects are propagated and promoted.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Documenting the Authority’s events through video, photography, and press cuttings.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Promoting stakeholder relations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analyzing articles in the media pertaining to the Authority and making appropriate recommendations and preparing reports, among others.</span></li>
</ul></p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Work Hours: 8</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Experience in Months: 36</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Level of Education: bachelor degree</p>
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