Communications Officer

Institute of Public Health Bengaluru was founded by a group of committed, value based health care professionals, with a vision to provide young professionals a platform to build their skills and strengthen the Indian health system to ensure quality health care especially for the poor. IPH Bengaluru is headquartered in Bangalore with project offices in Chamarajanagar and Mysore district of Karnataka and field station in BR Hills.

About the Position

The Communications Officer at IPH works to communicate the institute s research, programmes and activities to diverse audiences, including researchers, policymakers, health practitioners, civil society organisations and the public. It supports the dissemination of research findings, translates evidence and work into accessible and engaging formats, manages the institute s website, newsletters and digital platforms, and communicates IPH s work through social media, events and other outreach activities.

Education Qualification

Graduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant field, such as Communication, Journalism, or Mass Communication (e.g., M.Sc. in Journalism or Mass Communication).

Degree in Health Communication, relevant certificate courses or workshops, or prior experience in a health communication role will be an added advantage.

Work Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in the relevant field.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in a public health research institute, academic institution, think tank or development organisation.
• Familiarity with health systems research, public health policy and the Indian health system.
• Familiarity with content management systems, graphic design tools and digital analytics.

Job location

• The position is based out of IPH Bengaluru s office in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Occasional work visit to other offices required.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an institutional communication strategy aligned with IPH s research, education, and outreach priorities.
• Strengthen IPH s institutional identity and public profile by communicating its research, programmes, partnerships, achievements and contributions to public health.
• Oversee the content, quality and regular updating of IPH s website, newsletters, social media channels and other digital communication platforms.
• Develop and manage an institutional content calendar, establish editorial workflows and coordinate contributions from different IPH units, research teams and projects to ensure consistent and timely communication.
• Work with project teams / centre teams to identify communication and dissemination needs, plan appropriate communication outputs wherever needed.
• Oversee communication for institutional events, workshops, conferences, seminars and public engagement activities, including event promotion, documentation and dissemination of key messages and outcomes.
• Coordinate media engagement, respond to communication opportunities and facilitate the dissemination of IPH s work through relevant external platforms and networks.
• Guide the Communications team, allocate responsibilities, establish processes and build communication capacity across IPH Bengaluru so that communication responsibilities are shared rather than concentrated within one team.
• Identify and develop initiatives that improve public understanding of public health, health systems and research evidence, including public-facing educational content and evidence-based explainers.

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