Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, develop and pitch healthcare stories to drive media coverage of key initiatives, programmes and events
• Organise media conferences/briefings for key announcements, develop collaterals, Q&As and briefing notes, and prepare spokesperson(s) for interviews
• Facilitate media queries and ensure that messages are delivered accurately and in accordance to the media policies
• Strategise crisis communications and manage the execution of response plans
• Work with various internal and external stakeholders such as ministries, statutory boards, and public relations firms to develop content and key messages
• Supervise and provide guidance to junior members of the team to work effectively with the media
• Manage operational/training budget, recruitment and resource planning
• Media monitoring and analysis 

Requirements

• Degree in mass communications, public relations or a relevant discipline with at least 8-10 years of relevant working experience as a communications professional
• Proven track record in media and crisis management
• Sharp sense of news and able to translate technical jargons into layman terms
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Able to multi-task and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work well independently and in a team as well as with external stakeholders
• Meticulous with a keen eye for details
• Resourceful and willing to learn
• Prior relevant experience in journalism or public healthcare is a plus

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

To apply, please visit to www.gmprecruit.com and search for Job Reference: 23435

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