Communications Officer

The Communications Officer assists in conveying the organization's internal and external messages by providing a range of integrated communications activities (including public relations, stakeholder relations, marketing, social media, photography, etc.) to support the mission and core values of the Health Services Authority (HSA).

Primary Responsibilities: The successful candidate assists in ensuring effective communication is disseminated to all staff, stakeholders and general public. He/she will work with various HSA departments, various platforms and media outlets to communicate and educate about our services, patient services, etc. This includes management and updating of public information and promotional collateral ranging from digital to print products (website, social media, printed collateral, etc). The candidate assists with the web site development and daily updating, development, and implementation of annual marketing /advertising strategies, maintains consistency of the hospital’s image and brand identity (i.e. signage management) and writes copy for and assists in the development and updating of hospital collaterals. He/she will be required to assist in the development of community outreach plans for the HSA; coverage of charitable donations and sponsorship plans and implementation. The successful candidate also fosters positive relationships with local broadcast and print media, maintaining appropriate records for all media contacts serving as media spokesperson and as a resource to senior managers and section managers on media relations guidelines and policies.

Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate must have either a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration or a health-related field, with at least three (3) years’ experience in a government or corporate communications environment or in a PR agency OR possess eight (8) years’ experience directly handling communications for a large organization which includes media relations, marketing and advertising products and services. Candidate must have strong critical thinking / analytical skills that lead to the ability to see the ‘big picture’, as well as nuances. This includes strong research, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Must have the ability to provide sound advice to persons at all levels of the HSA. The successful candidate must have a good command of Microsoft Office and related software, knowledgeable in video script writing and production process, and photography.