Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia

Internal and External Vacancy Announcement for Communications Officer

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia was established in 1974 G.C by Drs. Catherine and Reginald Hamlin. Including our main Fistula Hospital in Addis Ababa, we have five regional Hospitals, Rehabilitation and Reintegration center and The Hamlin College of Midwives. (HFE) is committed to the treatment and reintegration of patients suffering from Obstetric Fistula and the training and deployment of qualified midwives to prevent Obstetric Fistula and other childbirth injuries. We deploy midwives into rural government health centers across the country and provide mentoring and other support services to these facilities.

The Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia invites applicants for the following position:

Job Summary:

proper implementation of communication, awareness and partnership strategies of HFE. Carryout all media works including the development and implementation of plans and communication, and best use of media.

Main Duties include the following but not limited to:

• To manage all matters related to guests who visit the Hospital, including Hospital tours, preparing timetables for guests arriving and communicating with the CEO and other relevant staff concerning reception of the guests if needed.

• Source news stories that enhance the institution's reputation and brand, and convey them elegantly in written and digital formats

• To prepare suitable schedule for visitors in line with the direction from the CEO.

• Monitor the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires, social media sites and blogs, for opportunities for clients

• Write and edit in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports

• Prepare and supervise the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes.

• Organize events (such as press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours), source speakers and seek out sponsorship opportunities

• Maintain and update information on the organization’s website

• Manage and update information and engage with users on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook

• Foster good community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives

• To provide a brief presentation to visitors about the work of the organization; in the Hospital, outreach centers, in Hamlin College of Midwives, and Rehabilitation and Reintegration center.

• To prepare speeches, newsletter, thank letters, updates and stories of patients, Hamlin College of Midwives students, graduate midwives, etc. and other cases as necessary both in English and Amharic to keep donors, partners and other concerned bodies, organizations informed about the work of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia.

• To develop and maintain/strengthen partnerships and network with other stakeholders especially with media institutions and journalists to strengthen the media related works of HFE.

• To build HFE staff capacity in identifying basic information about HFE’s works to prepare major HFE’s works stories and messages.

• Perform any other duties appropriate to the role, as required by the Supervisor.

Announcement Date : September 23, 2023

Reports to:  The CEO

Mode of Employment : Permanent/Full Time/

No.of Candidates Required :  1

Deadline for application: 10 working days from the date of announcement

Gender :  Male or Female, 

Job Requirements

Education Requirement :

• BA degree in Communications, Public Information, International Relations, English Language and Literature, Journalism/Mass media/communications or related fields.

Work Experience :

•  Junior

Key Requirements:

• Very strong written and verbal communication skills especially in English, have excellent attention to detail and be good at timing projects and keeping to deadlines

• Experience of writing speeches, letters and other material for key stakeholders including, but not limited to, institutional leaders, governors, decision makers and influencers

• Experience of using social media and digital tools to horizon-scan and spot opportunities

• Proficiency in English is required.    

How to Apply

Electronic application-If you are making an electronic application, please compile all application documents, enclosed with a cover letter, CV, academic documents, other certificates, and copies of work experience in one file and Make the file name in YOUR FULL NAME AND POSIOTION APPLYING FOR. The subject of your email must also state the position you are applying for. And  send via  Email: hr@hamlinfistula.org

In person Application- Interested applicants can apply the hard copies of the aforementioned  documents to the following address:

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital) which is located at Kolfe Keraneo Sub City, K. 09, House No. 920; around Torhayloch, Behind the Swiss Embassy (behind Augusta Shirt Factory) Jimma Road Addis Ababa.

P.O. Box 3609

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia

(Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital)

Tel+251 0113716544/46

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED