Communications Officer
- Job ID
- 2026-7752
- Location
- IN-New Delhi
- Category
- Local
- Employment Status
- Full-Time
Overview
Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization and an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, dedicated to improving the health of women and families in developing countries. For over 50 years, it has focused on providing high-quality, low-cost health care solutions, training health workers, and strengthening health systems.
Jhpiego has been working in India since the 1980s in close partnership with national and state governments. With deep technical expertise and strong on-the-ground execution, Jhpiego helps design, test, and scale practical solutions and innovations that fit real-world systems across 11 thematic domains (Maternal and Newborn Health, Reproductive Health, Nutrition, Immunization, Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Human Resources for Health, TB and Infectious Diseases, Global Health Security, Women's Cancers, Non-Communicable Diseases, Digital Health).
Jhpiego is hiring a Communications Officer who will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies for Jhpiego India's Immunization and nutrition Projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop messaging and communication materials targeted towards various audiences, including healthcare providers, policymakers, and the general public.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, government agencies, and other NGOs, to ensure effective communication and coordination.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of communication efforts and adjust strategies as
- Create high‐quality communication materials, including press releases, fact sheets, brochures, presentations, and other collateral, to support the department's communication goals.
- Execute communication campaigns and events, such as workshops, webinars, and other outreach activities, to promote the program’s objectives and engage with key
- Manage program’s social media presence, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms, to share updates and news and engage with stakeholders.
- Support program team in developing/compiling reports, presentations for submission to the donors, and key stakeholders including regulatory bodies, various ministries, and partner agencies.
- Assemble briefing materials and prepare power-point and other presentations, in collaboration with the Program team.
- Undertake field visits to interact with various stakeholders for documentation and capture high quality photographs and video shots covering various aspects of project’s work.
- Document and disseminate progress and achievements for dissemination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure internal communications through ICO notes, Viva Enagage (Internal Social media platform) and other methods.
- Undertake other assignments, which may be assigned from time to time by the Reporting Authority
Required Qualifications
Abilities:
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English and a good knowledge of Hindi.
- Strong editing skills and ability to tailor communication materials for different audiences.
- Strong understanding of various social media platforms.
- High proficiency in MS Office (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), AI tools, especially working with styles and templates.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with varied audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks within deadlines.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new things.
- Willingness to travel intermittently.
- Ability to multitask and work in a multi-cultural team.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public health communication, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in communications, preferably in the public health
- Experience working with government agencies, donors, and creative agencies
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer and offers highly dynamic and enabling work environment.
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Women candidates will be preferred .
Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will receive a response from Jhpiego
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