About US:
Uganda Health Marketing Group (UHMG) is a Company Limited by Guarantee with an NGO status, whose Vision is “A good life for all Ugandans”. UHMG works in partnership with public, private, and civil society institutions to improve the quality of life of Ugandans through the provision of superior and affordable health care solutions. Using the Good Life Platform as its launch pad, UHMG has employed uniquely designed interventions and innovative behavior change communication approaches to raise people’s awareness of and demand for health care services for Reproductive Health, HIV, Malaria, and Maternal & Child Health.

Job Summary: The Head Marketing and Communication will provide strategic leadership in the execution of the organizations Social Behavioral change communication, Marketing, Sales and Corporate communications mandate of the organization. This role will be responsible for providing leadership in designing, implementing, coordinating and monitoring the execution of UHMG’s Corporate communication, Brand Promotion, initiatives and strategy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Marketing: Work closely with both Programs and Product Facility to develop and implement annual marketing plans and strategies for all products and services
Communication:
Steer the development and execution of the Social and Behavior Change communications strategy, and execute programs to deliver communications objectives throughout the organization and to support the organization’s mission, goals and objectives.
Lead on the development and designing of all UHMG communications campaigns in line with the strategic plan health intervention areas of SRH, MCH, Malaria and NCDs.
Integration: Build and foster collaborative relationships with other departments within the organization to stay informed and abreast of new initiatives, products and services
Resource Mobilization: Identify funding opportunities and liaise with the Resource Mobilization unit to coordinate efforts to mobilize financial resources. This will include being directly responsible for the growth of the Good Life Fund, govern implementation, the donor portfolio, and overall documentation.
Mentorship: Supervise and manage the performance and development of staff in the department in line with the Organization’s goals, objectives, policies and regulations

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the UHMG Head Marketing and Communication job vacancy should hold a bachelor’s degree in humanities, mass communications, or related field. Postgraduate qualification in Communications and marketing with a certified International professional (e.g. CIM – Associate, Member, Fellow and/or Chartered Marketer) will be an added advantage. A Master’s Degree in Marketing or Communication is a must.
A minimum of five years’ experience in public relations in a similar role with a good track record of designing and executing communication campaigns.
Work training and experience in marketing, sales, brand promotions, Corporate communications, Media negotiations, and engagement & management of marketing and communication vendor relations (with the ability and foresight to mitigate risk and to indemnify UHMG of any likely risks that may arise out of those engagements) offers an advantage.
Robust experience in marketing, sales and corporate communications at a senior management level.
Extensive knowledge of market dynamics both in marketing, sales, and Corporate communications.
Experience in managing diverse marketing, sales and communications teams.
Prior experience in managing FMCG’s and/or pharmaceutical products offers an added advantage.
Previous experience in budgeting and exposure to donor compliance regulations is an added advantage.
High degree of creativity and innovation
Flexibility
Good communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Highly analytical skills
Good report writing skills

How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send their updated resume s (CV), copies of certificates, references, and cover letters clearly indicating position applied for on the “top left-hand side of the envelope” to the UHMG Office Reception, addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager, Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd., Plot 20-21, 27-28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda, Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 24th March, 2017 by 4:00pm