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    "description": "<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">About MSF</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation committed to providing medical assistance to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion, natural and man-made disasters, and speaking out about the plight of the populations assisted. MSF assists people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Today, MSF is present in more than 73 countries, where thousands of MSF doctors, nurses, logisticians, water-and-sanitation experts, and other medical and non-medical professionals work together to bring essential health services to people caught in humanitarian crises.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Purpose</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">This role supports the Media Liaison specialists with various media-related administrative tasks. These include but not limited to archiving media clips from interviews done by MSF spokespeople, researching, and updating media contacts, recording media requests, media monitoring, compiling various media reports on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, compiling MSF media mentions, as well as assisting with information sharing within the office.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">She/he also helps to develop and implement activities aimed at developing MSF’s relationships with medical audiences, promoting medical activism, visibility, and engagement communications.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Report to: </span>Communication Specialists Media Liaison </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">ACCOUNTABILITIES (OUTPUTS AND KEY ACTIONS)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">OUTPUT 1</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">MSF in the Media Report, Daily Digest, and Operational Updates Key Actions:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Conduct regular media monitoring of print, online and broadcast outlets through online content monitoring service (Newsclip), newspaper subscriptions and online media alerts (e.g., Google Alerts) – but not limited to only these.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Compile and circulate regular media monitoring reports for internal circulation (MSF in the Media, Coverage Reports and Operational Updates) / Information sharing.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Maintain and update the media clippings archive in internal server and online weekly on TEAMS.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Setting up and maintaining information storage and sharing systems in line with knowledge management and GDPR guidelines (incl. online and offline filing).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Tracking news developments in the media on the organisation. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">OUTPUT 2:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Updated Media Lists on Prezly (Through Research And Media Support) Key Actions:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Mapping journalists according to their beats and updating when they leave – also use media Manager. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Conduct desktop research to update media contact lists on Prezly strictly on a weekly basis (choose one day per week).</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">To compile report on updated Prezly lists and bounce rates. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Provide support on specific media and communication related initiatives or events when required. Assist the team to source MSF stories and images to develop content for specific audiences as and when requested.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">OUTPUT 3</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Media Pitching Key Actions:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Independently develop story pitches to be shared with the media, send content to them and compiling coverage reports thereafter.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">OUTPUT 4</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Compiling Media Reports Key Actions; </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Reporting:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Support the News Media team with compiling coverage data for weekly, monthly, and quarterly media reports.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Compiling Monthly sitreps for Ops / MSF in the Media. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Sharing insights. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">OUTPUT 5</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Medical Journals Key Actions:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">To provide mainly administrative, content selection, account management support for medical journals.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Admin support:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Maintain records of all payments made, including copies of invoices, proof of payment, booking forms and deadline schedules for all medical journals.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Maintain updated plans or schedules for content dissemination to medical journals and ensuring these are strictly adhered to.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Artwork submissions to various medical journals for publication.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Arrange meetings and outreach with various medical channels for new partnerships.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Producing quarterly reports for medical journals content. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Content support:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assist in sourcing content for medical journals from various MSF platforms including MSF blog sites, content from CWA, MSF SA website among others.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Curating content g., editorials and adverts which includes editing and selection of images.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Maintaining key information of various publications g., circulation figures, audiences.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Attending quarterly brainstorming sessions to discuss upcoming content for all medical journals.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Work with Coordinator to brief, liaise and follow up with freelance content producers and designers if required/ necessary.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ensure that prepared content is sent to the relevant medical journals for publication.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Compilation of Medical Journals report. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Essential:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Recently attained a degree in Communications, Media, Journalism, Public Relations, or related courses.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Preferably studying media or communications-related subject, or with demonstrable interest in working in the media/communications field.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Knowledge of South African media landscape, including community media.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Interest in local/international current affairs and humanitarian work.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Knowledge of Word, Excel essential; knowledge of online media database desirable.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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Reporting is a continuous exercise therefore if waiting to compile the entire report at the end of the month, will only overwhelm the intern, so there is need to continuously update the reports.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><br></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Key Decisions</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">This role is responsible for compilation of medical journals content, deciding on the content and coordinating with the graphic designer for layout and designing as well as account managers at the medical journal publications. The idea is to have powerful content that will help medical professionals understand MSF work as well as encourage them to join the organisation.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(37, 37, 37)\">Remuneration and resources</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Resources needed such as working space, computer, internet, stationery, and other resources will be made available.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Monthly Stipend: <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">R 5000.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">100% Medical aid contribution.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Transport allowance.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Cell Phone Allowance.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Commitment</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Length of commitment: 12 months</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: red\">Closing date: 26 June 2026</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Start Date: As soon as possible</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">MSF values diversity and is <em>committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation </em></span><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">and all other diversity characteristics.</span></em></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your personal data will be treated confidentially. MSF will not use your personal data in any other way not foreseen for purposes of recruitment.</span></em></span></p>",
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