Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• The project intern will work in close collaboration with the TBAC (TB Accountability Consortium) Project Officer in giving administrative and advocacy communications support

Location:

• Rural Health Advocacy Project - Rosebank, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Develop, design, and edit social media material as and when needed
• Write up and or post short stories on the TBAC website
• Writing of reports
• Staying up to date with current affairs, relevant events, and policies in the field
• Live post and schedule posts across social media platforms in line with communication strategy and implementation plan
• Assist in the research and creation of news analysis articles and OPEDs
• Give administrative support to the Project Officer in coordination of consortium partnerships (e.g. Meeting minutes, consortium documents, partners database)
• Participate in consortium partnership processes or those that are developed during the internship
• Perform any stakeholder relations activity required to support these partnerships

Required minimum education and training:

• Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree in Social Science or Communications or Public Heath

Required minimum work experience:

• Research experience in the context of studies towards a Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree
• Has an understanding of Public Health Policy (Communicable Diseases), Current Affairs, and Social Media

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in rural health settings, e.g., have lived in or worked in a rural area
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Proficient in social media platforms (Facebook, X, TikTok)
• Proficiency in Canva or other graphics software is desirable
• Ability to speak to people from different walks of life
• Good writing skills (social media posts, website posts, policy brief analysis for social media, etc.)
• Passionate about rural health and increasing access to health services for rural communities
• Sincere commitment to social justice and health advocacy
• Works well in a team and eager to grow and learn

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 26 January 2024.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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