Communications Intern (12 months)

Main purpose of the job
To promote the cutting edge research taking place in Agincourt, with a focus on child and maternal health.
To develop and execute effective strategies to profile the research of the unit to relevant audiences using a range of communications approaches.

Location
School of Public Health – University of the Witwatersrand

Key performance areas
Develop and regularly update a twitter feed for showcasing the work of the unit
Undertake Media Liaison, cultivation and publicity on local radio and print media
Facilitate internal communications with the Wits Communications Offices
To take a lead role in producing a monograph, relevant for policy makers and implementers titled “State of Agincourt’s Children – Growing up in Rural South Africa”

Required minimum education and training
Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Required minimum work experience
Some experience in science, science communication or the public understanding of science.

Additional education, work experience and personal abilities
Strong English written and spoken communication skills
Computer literate
Attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated resourcefulness and intellectual creativity
Ability to work to strict deadlines
Some experience in science, science communication or the public understanding of science will be advantageous
Willingness to live in Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga for the full year of the internship

Successful candidate will receive a stipend.

The closing date for all applications is 20 February 2015.

The 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 unsuccessful. In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.