Publication Officer Job in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM)
Title: Publication Officer
Reports to: Director of Administration and Finance
ASLM Background:
The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) is a pan-African, non-profit organization headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ASLM’s mission is to advance the laboratory medicine services and networks needed to support preventive medicine, quality patient care and disease control in Africa.
Under the direction of the Director of Administration and Finance, the Publication Officer supports the planning and production of ASLM publications and resources by liaising with ASLM teams, external editors, designers, and printers to effectively plan, promote, produce, and disseminate said publications in accordance with ASLM policy.
The position also supports other communications projects, particularly editing material for a range of documents and audiences.
Position Qualifications:
- Minimum Education & Experience :Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and at least two (2) years relevant experience in a publications, production, and/or editorial role, ideally within the NGO sector;
- Excellent written and spoken English, with experience writing and editing for different audiences;
- Knowledge of design and printing processes;
- Well organized with meticulous attention to detail, calm and adaptable;
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
- Ability to manage and prioritize workload with competing deadlines;
- Commitment to ASLM’s vision, mission and values.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in publications/communications work in a multilingual environment;
- Excellent command of Microsoft Word, and other applicable office software, with an aptitude for design/layout software;
- Experience using Adobe Acrobat Professional.
This position is full-time and subject to available funding. There is no minimum period of employment. ASLM may terminate employment at any time due to funding, or for any other lawful reason. This announcement does not list all the duties of the posted job.
Appropriate supervisors or managers may assign other duties. Individual performance evaluations are based in part upon the tasks listed in this announcement. ASLM maintains the right to revise the information found within this announcement at any time. This announcement is not a contract for employment.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should apply via e-mail to HR@ASLM.org – with only “ASLM Publication Officer” in the subject line.
The e-mail should contain your resume, cover letter, three (3) professional references, and minimum salary requirements.
ASLM will only contact candidates considered for the position.
NO PHONE CALLS will be accepted in reference to this position.
