Public Health Communications Officer

WHO - World Health Organization; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,645,000 - 2,011,000; Full time

Job summary

WHO - World Health Organization in Manila, Philippines, invites applications for a Communications Support Officer (NO-B). This fixed-term, full-time role focuses on designing and implementing national communication strategies, coordinating with DOH HPB and media partners, and promoting WHO programs to diverse audiences.

The incumbent will craft advocacy content, oversee media engagements, monitor public sentiment, and support emergency communications while aligning with WHO guidelines and local

Qualifications

• Essential: University degree in communication, journalism, marketing, public health, political science, international relations or similar field.
• Desirable: Advanced degree or other formal qualification in communication or public health; includes courses in strategic communication, graphic design, audiovisual production, and/or social media.
• Essential: At least two years of relevant work experience delivering communications strategies at national level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies to raise awareness of health issues and actions.
• Support implementation of WHO corporate communication strategy to improve understanding and visibility of programmes.
• Identify marketable subjects and develop communications/products for partnerships and fundraising.
• Disseminate content via WHO website, traditional and social media across channels.
• Organize events, media briefings, and coordinate with journalists and WHO experts.
• Build networks with media and national communication counterparts for coverage.
• Support content development for country office and delivery through various channels.
• Monitor media and social media, track perceptions, and advise on risk mitigation.

Skills

Communication

Media relations

Social media

Public relations

Journalistic writing

International relations

Networking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication/public health/related field

Advanced degree in communication/public health

Tools

MS Office

Web CMS

Graphic design

Video production

Social listening

Analytics

Job description

WHO - World Health Organization in Manila, Philippines, invites applications for a Communications Support Officer (NO-B). This fixed-term, full-time role focuses on designing and implementing national communication strategies, coordinating with DOH HPB and media partners, and promoting WHO programs to diverse audiences.

The incumbent will craft advocacy content, oversee media engagements, monitor public sentiment, and support emergency communications while aligning with WHO guidelines and local