Communication Specialist at Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL)

Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL) is a public health and development consulting firm established by a team with extensive experience in international development and public health programming. We provide technical assistance for health system reforms towards access to cost-effective and quality health care across Nigeria and the continent of Africa. With a network of over 50 global partners and consultants, we develop programmes and provide sustainable solutions for a broad spectrum of health and development challenges.

HSCL is registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (2009), the Tanzanian Registry of Companies (2014), the Office of Administration and registration in Sierra Leone (2015) and the Office of the Registration of Companies in Zambia (2016). HSCL has established offices in Nigeria, Tanzania and Sierra Leone and has also done work in several African countries including Cameroun, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mauritius, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Zanzibar. In Nigeria, HSCL with it’s headquarters in Abuja, has offices in Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Borno, FCT, Kaduna, Kebbi, Lagos, Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara states.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication Specialist

Location: Abuja
Job Type:  Full-time / Non-exempt
Division / Department: Programs
Reporting: Deputy Chief of Party

Job Summary

• The Communication Specialist will play a crucial role in developing and executing communication strategies to enhance the organization's internal and external communication. H/She will be responsible for crafting clear and compelling messages, utilizing various communication channels, and ensuring consistent and effective communication to promote HSCL's goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement communications strategies for HSCL including documentation of events and relationship with the press- print and electronic.
• Copywriting promotional materials, designing simple graphics and promoting products, research writing, and publications.
• Manage social media platforms, research media coverage, and assist in growing HSCL's audience.
• Develop branding materials and guidelines.     
• Create and distribute newsletters, announcements, and updates to internal teams and external audience.
• Ensure all communication materials reflect HSCL's brand principles and values.
• Conduct any other duties that promote positive image and professional capacity/integrity of HSCL.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Proven track experience as a Communication Specialist or in a similar role.   
• Demonstrated good oral and writing communication and IT skills.
• Professional certifications in mass communication and related fields, experience with USAID-funded programs and media organizations will be added advantages.
• Familiarity with the sociocultural and language in Nigeria
• Skills in photography will be an advantage.
• Qualified female candidates are advised to apply.

Application Closing Date
10th December 2023.

How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter (no more than a page) and an updated CV in one document to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of your email.