Medical Teams International is a faith-based not for profit health relief and development organization with a Calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world”. MTIUG has operations in West Nile and South western Uganda. We provide comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/ AIDS and Nutrition. MTI-Uganda is seeking to recruit highly competent, dynamic, trainable and experienced candidates to fill the following positions;
JOB TITLE: Communications Officer
REPORTS TO: Country Director
POSITIONS: One (1)
LOCATION: Kampala with occasional travel to the field when need arises
POSITION NUMBER: # E2063
CONTRACT DURATION: One (1) year renewable based on performance and availability of funding

QUALIFICATION
• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, International Relations or similar field is preferred
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE
• Minimum 4 years of communications experience with a humanitarian agency is preferred.
• Experience working in emergency operations with an international NGO is an added advantage
• Knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, planning and strategy, and the role of mass media
• Knowledge of how to present information to different audiences
• Experience with use of social media platforms
• Excellent English communication skills; highly articulate verbally and in writing
• Skilled in conducting interviews and managing relationships with media representatives and other stakeholders
• Proven writing, editing, design, videography and photography skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher; Adobe Photoshop)
• Skilled at producing analytical reports and professional publications
• Ability to exercise considerable initiative to plan, organize and follow through to meet deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and manage stress, especially in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards
• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct