Communications Officer

Communications Officer

Vital Strategies India Services Private Limited is focused on strengthening and revitalizing public health systems to address the leading causes of death, disease, and injury. We deploy our unique world-class technical expertise and global experience to design and support scalable solutions that can bridge the gap between public health needs and their solutions, focusing on rapid large-scale impact. We leverage our core strengths in public health Intelligence to strengthen the collection and use of data for informed government action, strategic communication to build awareness and behavior change, Institutional strengthening, and Innovative financing. In addition to our topical areas of focus - noncommunicable diseases, environmental health and climate change, injury prevention, and social determinants of health we also prioritize work that aims to strengthen the fundamental, foundational dimensions of public health practice that enable governments to tackle and respond to any public health challenge.
The Communications Officer, with experience in the public health or related sector, and with excellent writing skills, will support the India office and the Policy Advocacy and Communications (PAC) team in media campaigns that promote positive change, digital media, support management of a proprietary research tool, and provide operational and knowledge management support which include tobacco control, road safety, and any other non-communicable projects or other special projects.

All members of the Vital Strategies India team embody the organization’s values and are integral to promoting our brand, supporting our growth, and ensuring operational excellence.
We encourage all qualified individuals who share Vital Strategies’ vision of a world where everyone is protected by a strong public health system to apply.
The salary for this position is INR 14,25,000 to INR 18,00,000. To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits, including a strong retirement plan, flexible basket reimbursement option, comprehensive healthcare, and Paid Leaves so you can relax, recharge, and be there for the people you care about.

**Job Purpose**

The Communications Officer, with experience in the public health or related sector, and with excellent writing skills, will support the India office and the Policy Advocacy and Communications (PAC) team in media campaigns that promote positive change, digital media, support management of a proprietary research tool, and provide operational and knowledge management support which include tobacco control, road safety, and any other non-communicable projects or other special projects.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

Reporting to Director, Policy Advocacy and Communication Programs, India, the Communication Officer will support the following:

- Assist in strategic communication technical assistance provided to government ministries and departments at national and sub-national levels on the planning and implementation of communication campaigns.
- Participate in the ideation, strategizing, and planning of media campaign tactics to be executed.
- Collaborate with the Director to manage agency relationships (campaign execution, social media, and PR) and ensure deliverables are met within agreed timelines.
- Support in public relations, from events to press releases and editorial pieces that garner media attention for the program, Vital Strategies, and public health issues.
- Assist in the management of the proprietary research tool, Tobacco Enforcement and Reporting Movement (TERM), and related reports/issue briefs designing, content and dissemination with guidance from the Director and Senior Research Manager
- Facilitate events such as workshops and trainings by providing logístical and administrative assistance.
- Ensure timely drafting and reporting of the work done and achievements in internal and external forums.
- Working with Director, India, PAC, to drafting marketing materials, case studies, reports, and presentations for tobacco control, road safety, NCD or other special projects as directed.
- Coordinate reporting and documentation related to the projects.
- Liase with Operations, Finance and HR on contracting, procurement, invoicing and other related tasks
- Any other task, new project activities or special projects as assigned and directed by the supervisor.

**Qualifications**

**_ Education and degree_**
- At least a bachelor’s degree in mass media, journalism, or any other related discipline.
- Minimum 4-5 years of relevant work experience.

**_Skills and Abilities_**
- Experience of both traditional and social media campaigns
- Excellent written communication and adept drafting briefs, marketing materials, and social media content
- Familiarity with public health and health advocacy will be an advantage. Strong initiative, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Multi-tasker with the ability to prioritize a