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Principal Public Communications Officer
2026-11-12T05:33:32+00:00
Digital Health Agency
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Healthcare
Advertising & Marketing, Media, Communications & Writing, Civil & Government, Advertising & Public Relations
KES
MONTH
2026-12-01T17:00:00+00:00
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The Digital Health Agency (DHA) is a government body dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through the integration of cutting-edge digital technologies. Our mission is to enhance healthcare accessibility, improve patient outcomes, and ensure data security by developing and maintaining a comprehensive digital health ecosystem across Kenya.

Responsibilities

Preparing and organizing forums where the agency’s policies, programmes are propagated and promoted;

Monitoring and analyzing articles in the media pertaining to the agency and making appropriate recommendations;

Preparing media supplements and documentaries, press/media releases and features;

Developing a publicity framework for purposes of public awareness;

Maintaining photo and video library for the agency;

Coordinating visibility actions through branding and other publicity strategies;

Production of IEC materials, publication, press statements and writing opinion pieces;

Establishing customer satisfaction measurement mechanisms;

Developing and updating a database for media contacts;

Establishing and maintaining good public relations with stakeholders;

Profiling and branding the agency’s corporate image;

Keeping and maintaining all public affairs and communications records;

Editing the agency’s publications and journals for quality control;

Creating awareness and enhancing accessibility to information at the agency; and

Designing and implementing internal and external communication, advocacy and media strategies and programmes.

Requirements

Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Corporate Communication Officer or in a comparable position;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following:- Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication and Media or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;

Membership in Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or relevant body and in good standing;

Proficiency in computer applications; and

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

  • Preparing and organizing forums where the agency’s policies, programmes are propagated and promoted
  • Monitoring and analyzing articles in the media pertaining to the agency and making appropriate recommendations
  • Preparing media supplements and documentaries, press/media releases and features
  • Developing a publicity framework for purposes of public awareness
  • Maintaining photo and video library for the agency
  • Coordinating visibility actions through branding and other publicity strategies
  • Production of IEC materials, publication, press statements and writing opinion pieces
  • Establishing customer satisfaction measurement mechanisms
  • Developing and updating a database for media contacts
  • Establishing and maintaining good public relations with stakeholders
  • Profiling and branding the agency’s corporate image
  • Keeping and maintaining all public affairs and communications records
  • Editing the agency’s publications and journals for quality control
  • Creating awareness and enhancing accessibility to information at the agency
  • Designing and implementing internal and external communication, advocacy and media strategies and programmes
  • Proficiency in computer applications
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following:- Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication and Media or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
  • Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution
  • Membership in Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or relevant body and in good standing
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Principal Public Communications Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Advertising & Marketing, Media, Communications & Writing, Civil & Government, Advertising & Public Relations]

Jobs at:
Digital Health Agency

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, December 1 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Digital Health Agency (DHA) is a government body dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through the integration of cutting-edge digital technologies. Our mission is to enhance healthcare accessibility, improve patient outcomes, and ensure data security by developing and maintaining a comprehensive digital health ecosystem across Kenya.

Responsibilities

Preparing and organizing forums where the agency’s policies, programmes are propagated and promoted;

Monitoring and analyzing articles in the media pertaining to the agency and making appropriate recommendations;

Preparing media supplements and documentaries, press/media releases and features;

Developing a publicity framework for purposes of public awareness;

Maintaining photo and video library for the agency;

Coordinating visibility actions through branding and other publicity strategies;

Production of IEC materials, publication, press statements and writing opinion pieces;

Establishing customer satisfaction measurement mechanisms;

Developing and updating a database for media contacts;

Establishing and maintaining good public relations with stakeholders;

Profiling and branding the agency’s corporate image;

Keeping and maintaining all public affairs and communications records;

Editing the agency’s publications and journals for quality control;

Creating awareness and enhancing accessibility to information at the agency; and

Designing and implementing internal and external communication, advocacy and media strategies and programmes.

Requirements

Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Corporate Communication Officer or in a comparable position;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following:- Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication and Media or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;

Membership in Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or relevant body and in good standing;

Proficiency in computer applications; and

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 108

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Communications/ Public Relations jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, December 1 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 12-11-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 12-11-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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