Communications Officer, Vice Chancellors Office

i. Masters degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations or Literature in English;

ii. Honors Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations.

Minimum of three (3) years experience working in a similar position

1. Concern for quality and standards;
   
2. Ethics and integrity;
   
3. Teamwork;
   
4. Computer literacy;
   
5. Written and oral communication skills;
   
6. Time management;
   
7. Records and information management.
   

1. Develop and implement public relations concepts for creating a positive image of the University, i.e. building a good rapport with the media houses;
   
2. Create and manage information flow with the media houses and the general public;
   
3. Gather and evaluate information and public opinions and working out strategies for countering adverse ones;
   
4. Regularly come up with proposals, issues/press releases, write ups, articles, open letters and other media releases that correct wrong impressions and promote the University’s image;
   
5. Identify pertinent issues in the media for necessary action;
   
6. Implement public relations and information dissemination programs;
   
7. Respond to information related concerns and queries from the public;
   
8. Disseminate the University’s publications to various Colleges/Units;
   
9. Provide the Public with information about the University’s activities;
   
10. Organize press conferences and media briefings;
    
11. Any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.