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Manager Public Relations: Health Professions Council of Zambia

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The Health Professions Council of Zambia is a statutory regulatory body under the Ministry of Health with both statutory obligations to regulate the registration of health care facilities and health practitioners as well as maintaining optimal standards of competence, care and professional conduct. It was established under the Health Professions Act No. 24 of 2009. The Health Professions Act continues the existence of the Medical Council of Zambia which was established under the repealed Medical and Allied Professions Act. The mission of the Health Professions Council of Zambia is ‘to safeguard the quality of health care services by regulating and monitoring the professional conduct of Public and Private Health practitioners, Health facilities and Training Institutions.’

The Council seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill up the following position:

MANAGER-PUBLIC RELATIONS X (01)

JOB PURPOSE: To manage public relations functions for the Health Professions Council of Zambia in order to inform the public and enhance the image of the institution.

Main Duties:

  • Manages effectively the development, review and implementation of a communication strategy in order to project a positive corporate image of the Institution
  • Manages timely and accurately preparation and issuance of press releases in order to update the public on the operations of the institution.
  • Manages timely and accurately preparation of responses to press and public queries in order to state the Councils position on topical issues.
  • Coordinates effectively, the timely production of brochures, magazines, newsletters, videos and other materials in order to facilitate the dissemination of information.
  • Ensures timely archiving of media reports, videos, publications and magazines/brochures in order to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information.
  • Manages effectively the planning and coordination of corporate events in order to create awareness on the operations and functions of the Institution
  • Manages effectively implementation of performance management systems in order to monitor and evaluate performance and develop implement appropriate interventions.
  • Manages effectively human, financial and other logistical resources in the unit in order to ensure the attainment of the departmental objectives

Reporting relationship, Knowledge and skills requirements:

  • Report to the Director – Corporate Services
  • Full grade twelve (12)/ Form five (5) Certificate
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication
  • Member of the Zambia Public Relations Association (ZAPRA)
  • Minimum of 5 years work experience and of which two (02) years should be at Management Level in a reputable Organisation i.e. Regulatory Statutory board or Public Institutions will be an added advantage
  • Goal-oriented and able to work under minimal supervision and able to collaborate well with a diverse team.
  • Excellent English language oral and written communication skills.
  • Able to write analytical and technical reports.

Please, note that, only applicants who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply and send Application letters including their daily contact phone numbers, detailed Curriculum Vitae, enclosed certified photocopies of Green National Registration Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and three traceable referees with their phone numbers and email addresses in hard copy form to:

The Chief Executive Officer/ Registrar
Health Professions Council of Zambia
Plot No. 7 Chaholi Road, Rhodes Park
PO Box 32554
LUSAKA

Tel/Fax: +260 211 239317

Closing date: Friday, 6th March 2020.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to and acknowledged by phone.

“Promoting Quality Healthcare and Safeguarding the Public is Our Prime Concern”