Matibabu Foundation is a registered health facility based in Siaya County. Our focus is to improve the quality, affordability and accessibility of healthcare with more attention to the women and their families through offering affordable, facilities- based health care with extensive laboratory and pharmaceutical services.
We are seeking a dedicated, creative, and
results-driven Communications Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will
play a key role in developing and implementing both internal and external
communication strategies, enhancing the organization’s visibility, and ensuring
consistent and impactful messaging across all platforms.
This role involves active participation in content
creation, media engagement, event coordination, and documenting and
disseminating project achievements to diverse stakeholders.
Position: Communications
Officer
Reporting to: Projects Manager
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Content Creation & Management
- Develop, edit, publish, and disseminate high-quality content,
including articles, success stories, press releases, newsletters, and
social media posts.
Digital & Social Media Engagement
- Manage and update the organization’s website and social media
platforms.
- Monitor digital trends and analytics to increase brand
awareness and audience engagement.
Media & Public Relations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets.
- Respond to media and public inquiries in a timely and
professional manner.
Event Support
- Support the planning, coordination, promotion, and
documentation of events, workshops, and community outreach activities.
Branding & Documentation
- Ensure consistent application of organizational branding
guidelines across all communication materials.
- Maintain a well-organized digital archive of communication
materials, project milestones, and key activities.
Strategy, Monitoring & Reporting
- Support the development and implementation of communication
strategies.
- Track and analyze communication metrics (e.g., website
traffic, social media engagement) and prepare reports to assess
effectiveness.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public
Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
Experience
- At least 2–3 years of professional experience in
communications or a related role.
- Prior experience within the NGO or humanitarian sector is an
added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent written, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and
design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Ability to capture compelling photographs during field
activities, events, and community engagements for storytelling and
reporting.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work
effectively in a multicultural environment.
- High level of creativity, initiative, and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the
ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Desired Attributes
- Strong passion for the organization’s mission and values.
- Good understanding of the local and regional context in which
the organization operates.
How to Apply
Interested candidates on the positions should submit
their applications, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials
and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to: –
The Administration Officer, Matibabu Foundation,
P.O. Box 230 – 40607, Ukwala, Kenya.
OR
E-mail to info@matibabukenya.org
So as to reach us not later than 14/01/2026
NB: Only successful and shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.
Matibabu
Foundation is an equal opportunity employer
