About US:
Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG) is a Company Limited by Guarantee, whose Vision is “A good life for all Ugandans.” We envision a Ugandan society with good life, when products and services in Reproductive Health, HIV, Malaria and Child Health are accessible, affordable and effectively utilized by all those in need. Our Mission is “To improve the quality of life of Ugandans, through the provision of superior and affordable health care solutions.” Our Core Values are; Integrity, Transparency, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence, Flexibility, and Equity.

Job Summary: The Strategic Communications Manager (Social and Behaviour Change Communication) will mainly be responsible for providing professional guidance and technical advisory services in Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) at the institutional level, including designing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring the execution of UHMG’s communication strategies and campaigns. The incumbent will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of all of the Organization’s Strategic Communication strategies, including the management of communication stakeholder relationships, communication processes, media negotiation and management, brand communications, and digital and social media management. The job holder also oversees the development and distribution of SBCC/IEC collateral, materials and services, and is the focal person for all UHMG communication coordination components with Ad-Agencies, Printing and Production services, and Community Activation. In collaboration with the supervisor, the job holder directs the efforts of BCC and brand communications staff, and coordinates them at the strategic level with the other functions of the Organization. S/he will work with the project team and ensure regular review and update on all communication programming decisions. S/he shall demonstrate commitment to discover new, innovative, and unique communication strategies and trends with changing times.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Manage the design, development, and delivery of the Institutional SBCC Strategy, and lead the development and implementation of the Above-The-Line (mass media) communication, Interpersonal communication, Social Media Communication campaigns, and brand promotion activities.
· Design Communication and Branding Guidelines to guide the day-to-day implementation of integrated project communication activities and results-oriented interventions, monitors progress and ensures adherence to set guidelines.
· The incumbent will also support quality assurance in all strategies, materials and activities undertaken in the communication departments, and ensure, that they adhere to relevant UHMG and MOH, and other key stakeholder policies, guidelines and standards.
· Build networks and partnerships with the Ministry of Health and key implementing partners to support the continued implementation of UHMG’s interventions.
· Develop and manage the implementation of all communication and marketing activities, and materials, and act as the representative with all communication vendors of UHMG.
· Harmonize implementation of multi-projects and promotes collaboration, supervises multi-project teams to ensure effective implementation, and ensures that the Good Life brand is used correctly in all products and services materials including promotional materials, activities, packaging, sales materials, job aids, POS materials, and provider materials.
· Work with production houses to ensure quality production and timeliness for both print and broadcast materials.
· Work in liaison with the Research Department, is responsible for the implementation and development of formative research and pretesting of all communication and marketing materials. Work with other technical managers to develop and implement operational researches on service uptake and effectiveness of communication approaches, and ensures studies inform communication strategy development and program implementation.
· Responsible for creating, implementing and measuring the success of communication interventions intended to increase the uptake of healthy behaviours, and create demand for UHMG’s products and services.
· Develop work plans, media plans, and Budgets for the Communications Department.
· Prepare and submit timely periodic reports for the department as may be required by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Commerce (Marketing), Business Administration
· Possession of a Master’s Degree in PHP, or Communication is an added advantage
· Prior experience in Behavior Change Communication, digital marketing tools, and social media is essential
· Relevant product and industry knowledge
· At least four years’ relevant work experience working in related work in a busy office and multi-cultural setting. Specialized training in Marketing and or communication is an added advantage
· Demonstrated handling of BCC interventions and hands-on experience in driving targeted SBCC campaigns
· This position requires a self-driven, seasoned, and experienced person in SBCC, with creative flare, passion for, and extensive knowledge in the areas of marketing and behavior change communication.
· Prior experience in Communication stakeholder management, and managing cross functional teams, including field support teams
· Good managerial and organizational and planning abilities.
· Result-oriented and strategic management skills.
· Excellent communication, public relations, advocacy, negotiation, interpersonal, analytical and result-oriented and presentation skills.
· Team leadership with demonstrated ability to coordinate efforts of various teams to present a coherent message.
· The person should be detail- and results-oriented, have strong conceptual, analytical, and presentation skills, with expertise in proactive information gathering, analysis and impact monitoring, be proactive, and institute innovative sustainable interventions, and should have the capacity to work with minimum supervision, while upholding the Core Values of UHMG.
· Excellent proposal/reporting writing skills.
· Good judgment, initiative, high sense of responsibility, tact and discretion.
· Problem analysis and problem-solving, persuasiveness, judgment, adaptability, decision-making skills
· Should be flexible, innovative, with good communication, presentation and interpersonal and team work skills.
· Should be a person of integrity, energetic, dynamic team player, and portray innovation.
· A self-starter, and able to work with minimum supervision.
· Computer literacy skills with knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook.
· Able to work under pressure with competing deadlines.
· Able to work with a multi-cultural environment within the organization.

How to Apply:
If you believe you match the requirements listed above, please deliver your resume (CV), copies of certificates, references, and cover letter clearly indicating position applied for on the “top left-hand side of the envelope”

Either to: The Director Human Resource and Organizational Development, Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG), Plot 20-21, 27-28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda. Deliver your application documents to the UHMG Office Reception.

Or: Send the electronic documents to: vacancies@uhmg.org with the job role clearly indicated in the email subject line.

Deadline: Friday 27th November 2015 by 16:00 hours (East African time)