Open Job Post at TAC Gauteng at Ekurhuleni

Policy Communication and Research Coordinator: TAC Ekurhuleni District, Gauteng

Key activities:

• To publicize the activities of TAC in the district through the development of articles, stories and reports.
• To regularly update the district web blogs and to develop a quarterly newsletter.
• To write articles for TAC’s national magazine Equal Treatment.
• To develop a communication strategy for the district to publicise activities and campaigns.
• To develop campaign material for district campaigns.
• To coordinate press briefings in the district and to manage and respond to media enquiries.
• To support district leadership to respond to media enquiries.
• To build relationships with local media.
• To stay abreast of local and national policy developments and challenges relevant to the HIV epidemic.
• To research and investigate successes and challenges in meeting the targets of the national strategic plan for HIV/AIDS (2007-2011) at a district level.
• To report on TAC’s work in achieving our targets in line with supporting the national strategic plan (2007-2011).

Required Skills and knowledge:

· Matric and matching experience will be considered

· Previous experience in the development of campaigns

· Have extensive knowledge of treatment literacy

· Be abreast of scientific and political information on HIV and AIDS and Tuberculosis(TB)

• Must be able to speak, read and write English very well.

· Must be able to speak, read and write the local language

· Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous

Please include three referees and send applications to hr@tac.org.za or hand in applications at TAC offices before Friday 24 September 2010. People living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply. For queries contact the local or national TAC office.

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