Communications Specialist - Healthcare

at  Black Pearl

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is a renowned hospital currently looking for a Communications Specialist in healthcare for the Saudi Arabia location.
In this role you will be responsible for:
Working under the general direction of the Manager of the Marketing & Communications Unit. Liaise with other internal and external communicators. Consult with business leaders, project managers and subject matter experts to determine communication needs. Coordinate communication and change management activities with multiple partners across the business. Develop and implement strategic communication plans in support of HR programs, policies, and services.
Communications specialists are responsible for moderating communications throughout the organization. They use various resources, such as social media monitoring and tracking programs for both internal and external communications to follow analyze, and execute communications. Communications specialists work to ensure messages are consistent with the overall brand and meet company standards to maintain and promote a positive image on behalf of the organization.
Principal Duties
Counseling business leaders/project managers in best approaches to organizational communications (i.e. verbal, written, presentations).
Writes articles on the hospital services, enhancements, operations and projects, often consulting with subject matter specialists.
Writes special diversified stories, conducting interviews and researching subject matter to develop information, as necessary.
Edits news items, features and columns written by staff or contributors by checking for errors; or as assigned edits material submitted by other departments intended for presentation or distribution both within and outside the community.
Clears articles for publication by submitting draft to concerned members of management up to and including the Chief Executive Officer.
Selects photographs to accompany news stories and features, considering possible Government, shareholder and public objection to pictures; writes captions.
Originates material, updates/edits booklets and brochures used by the departments as required. These include benefits pamphlets, recruitment brochures, training booklets and others.
Keeps informed of the hospital and local projects and activity through personal contacts, the Partner Contribution Agreement updates, Highlights and HR, etc.,

REQUIREMENTS

The Ideal Candidate would have:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Technical/Professional writing, or a related field.
Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
Must have over 10 years of experience in a senior communications role, healthcare experience preferred.
Certifications/Other requirements as applicable
Must be highly proficient in written and spoken English, particularly as related to the requirements of Journalism.
Perceptive in handling matters of a confidential nature; adequate background in the cultures, traditions, and beliefs of the various nationalities of his readership.
A good knowledge of Saudi press regulations and local sensitivities to avoid controversy and offensiveness.

Please refer the Job description for details