Senior Communication Officer

• Oct 2008 - Present

 Development of communication and publicity strategies for departmental events & campaigns,  Development of communication plans in support of departmental events and campaigns,  Assisting with professional and efficient planning and organising of events, campaigns and projects identified by the management committee,  Manage Departmental exhibitions,  Provide Branding and Photography during departmental events, campaigns & seminars,  Provide media liaison support for departmental events & campaigns including ministerial events,  Manage the media during departmental events,  Daily Print Media Monitoring,  Liaise with GCIS and other Government Departments in the Cluster and Presidency in implementing joint communication projects and initiatives,  Liaise with communicators from Provincial Health Departments, Health Sector & other government Departments,  Assist in organizing press conferences including the Minister’s one on one interviews,  Write success stories for Departmental newsletter,  Write Submissions for Communication activities as such as securing exhibition stall for Departmental Exhibitions.  Establish and maintain sound media relations,  Provide information designed and packaged to meet the needs of journalists,  Assist to Compile & distribute media statements and press releases,  Write submissions for communication activities,  Management of risk & audit queries. Show less