Head, Media Affairs (Qatarization)

The Job holder shall be responsible for lead the information programs/ issuing bulletins aimed at defining the role of the ministry, its activities and competencies providing appropriate media coverage of the ministry's activities and establishing strong relations with the media and maintaining them as well as dealing with statements issued by the Ministry of Health, articles, conferences, media interviews and health announcements.

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Oversee the communications to the media, including preparing articles, press kits, press releases, and other content initiatives.

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Cultivate and manage relationships with media representatives.

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Ensure the media affairs section protects and promotes MOPH image in a proper, coordinated, and consistent manner.

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Manage the flow of news about the organization to the media.

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Optimize communication system to enhance accuracy of communication.

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Approves messages for press releases and pitches, talking points, social media accounts, speeches, media statements, op-eds, letters to the editor, etc.

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Manage the composing and editing of press releases, organization literature, and articles for internal and external use.

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Manage the requests and complaints from the public, refer them to the concerned administrative units and respond to their inquiries.

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Strive for customers' satisfaction through gaining knowledge about their opinions on quality areas of health services provided and recommend improvement.

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Engage to achieve effective communication with the audience as well as mutual interaction between the Ministry and its target audience by its services.

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Perform training for the team on media affairs and Public relations skills.

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Ensure compliance with the MOPH laws, policies, procedures and regulations.

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Perform other duties as requested to meet the ongoing organizational needs.

Bachelor's Degree in Media, Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing or any other relevant field.

Master's in Public Health is preferred

Based on the education and experience, the grade would vary in line with the HR law.