Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background:
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening.
About the project:
IDI has received a five-year transition award entitled USAID Local Partner Health Services-TB Activity. The purpose of the Award is to increase TB case detection and treatment success in Uganda to 90% of all cases and thus contribute to substantial reduction of Uganda’s TB burden by 2026. IDI will work through technical assistance to the national TB Program in the three districts of Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso and Regional Referral Hospitals to increase availability, accessibility and utilization of integrated TB/HIV and MDR-TB services.
In order to successfully, implement the project, IDI is looking for a competent and experienced individuals to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Communications Photographer
Vacancy Code: CP-X006
Duty Station: Kampala Regional Office (with frequent travel to the field)
Classification: Fixed term, full time
Reports to: Project Administrator

General summary:
The Communications Photographer is responsible for providing a wide variety of high-resolution images, creating the project photo bank, edit images that highlight actions and goals of the project.

Key Responsibilities:
• To communicate with beneficiaries and stakeholders to set up time and place for a photoshoot.
• Ensure that all relevant documentation for the photos and videos taken is obtained and secured for further reference.
• all beneficiaries and stakeholders consent for the photoshoots
• Maintain and manage photography equipment
• Manage photography sessions
• Support photography exhibitions
• Provide high quality images and videos to facilitate preparation of project documents, briefs, reports and updates to donors and key stakeholders
• Create a robust photo bank with the catalogued folders that match the project events
• Support video coverage for project intervention coverage and impact
• Ensure that approved Activity branding standards are met at all times.

Person specifications:
• A degree or a Diploma in Mass communication and journalism from a recognized University/ Institution
• Demonstrable knowledge and skills in using high-end cameras
• Demonstrable skills in photoshops
• Demonstrable skills in photoshop and any other Adobe shite software, social media
• Excellent communication skills and ease in making rapport Demonstrable social media skills

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in these positions should send their CVs, including details of email address, present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 9th January 2022. Please follow this link https://idi.mak.ac.ug/hrms  to apply for this position.
Key Notes:
1. IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process
2. Internal candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked with IDI for a period of at least one year will be given priority.
3. Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document
4. Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
6. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Senior Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main
Campus; College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda

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