Health Communications Officer

VACANCY

JOB TITLE:  Health Communications Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Location:                      Ha Noi or Ho Chi Minh City
Full-time position:         100% FTE; This is both a field and office-based position.
Duration of contract:     1 year (extension to be based on performance and availability of funds)

BACKGROUND:

IRD VN is a locally registered social enterprise in Viet Nam.  IRD VN is a young, dynamic and growing organization.  Though we started in 2016, we now have over 30 office-based staff working across five cities in Viet Nam.   IRD VN works in close collaboration with the Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control, the National TB Control Program, Provincial CDCs and TB Programs, and other in-country partners to implement projects funded by USAID, the Stop TB Partnership’s TB REACH initiative, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), UNITAID and Otsuka.  

In collaboration with CDC.US, IRD VN is helping promote progress towards sustained HIV epidemic control by bridging current gaps in private sector engagement, linking Vietnam’s HIV and public health system, and infusing a Clinical Business Intelligence (CBI) approach with HIV program stakeholders. The project objectives have been designed in alignment with key requirements for HIV program services as well as cross-program areas (CPA) including Strategic Information (SI) and TB/HIV in seven focus provinces (Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Thai Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh, Binh Duong, Long An) of Viet Nam. We will catalyze the expansion of client access and uptake to high-quality HIV services in private and community care settings through a Private Provider & Community Support Agency model.

We are searching for one highly personable and motivated Health Communications Officer who is creative, influential, and detail-oriented. Young members of the LGBTQ community are highly encouraged to apply.  

For more information about IRD VN, please visit www.ird.vn

RESPONSIBILITIES

Treatment Literacy and Digital Marketing Activities

• Design and manage a health literacy website utilizing a free website service such as weekly
• Support health literacy assessments and utilize results to produce tailor-made digital marketing content for treatment literacy dissemination
• Produce digital marketing designs and content for self-testing and PrEP promotion
• Conduct and evaluate online marketing for self-testing through multiple channels including but not limited to websites, dating apps, Fanpages, and other social media
• Oversee all project branding and communications activities, including but not limited to external presentations and website content  
• Design and implement a project communications plan and strategy
• Monitor web traffic metrics, including google analytics
• Generate, edit, publish and share engaging digital content daily (e.g. original text, photos, videos and news)
• Manage and evaluate daily key performance indicators

Other tasks:

• Submit work on-time to ensure timely achievement of deliverables
• Regularly report to the Manager, Board of directors, and donors
• Communicate any issues discovered to management in a timely manner
• Participate in weekly program meetings
• Assist with the organization of project meetings and conferences
• Support all aspects of project implementation as requested.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or public health with a concentration in health communications is required.  
• At least 2-year professional marketing, communications, and/or graphic/website design experience is required.
• Candidates with both graphic design knowledge and marketing/ communications knowledge is highly preferred. Candidates without a formal background in design must demonstrate strong creative aptitude.
• Proficient with social media platforms, including Tinder, BlueD, Instagram, TikTok, Scruff, Jack’d, and Hornet
• Understanding of basic marketing and analytics tools and softwares, such as Hootsuite, Bitly, and Sprout  
• Experience in working in non-profit organizations, especially experience working with HIV is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Good attitude, self-motivated, and ability to work well individually as well as in teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software is required.
• Fluency in Vietnamese is required
• English language knowledge is preferred

APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:

• A cover letter written in English
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae in English
• At least two employment references (Name, Phone Number, Email Address)
• All applicants are requested to highlight their experience managing and motivating teams of people either in their CV and cover letter, as well as location of choice.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION:

• By e-mail to [email protected]
• Subject ‘Application for Heath Communications Officer in HN or HCM’
• Deadline: 31 October 2022

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Full benefits will be included in the compensation package. All applications will be carefully considered, but only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of submission, this means your application was unsuccessful.

IRD VN is an equal opportunity employer.