Technical Writer and Documentation Specialist

• Collaborate with external resources to keep abreast of Public Health news and trends in sub-Saharan Africa and share content and ideas for features.
• Incorporate data analysis with compelling storytelling as a means of producing impactful Public Health journalism.
• Lead on the conceptualisation and delivery of a variety of written content including, but not limited to:

• Lead the writing of high-quality and responsive programme including guidelines, standard operating procedures, toolkits to advance the primary health care programmes
• Develop technical narrative (as needed) by collecting, integrating, and ensuring the quality of inputs and contributions from technical leads/technical support team and/or consultants.
• Participate in technical reviews and incorporate feedback and revisions in a timely manner.
• Review, revise, and edit technical proposal sections provided by technical staff, consultants, and partners, and integrate them into the overall technical proposal.
• Develop comprehensive documentation that meets organizational standards.
• Gain deep understanding of products and services, and translate complex information into simple, polished, engaging content.
• Write user-friendly content that meets the needs of target audience, turning insights into language for user success.
• Translate research (undertaken by m2m as well as research undertaken external to m2m) into content that everyone can understand.
• Collaborate with m2m's Communications and Advocacy team to plan and distribute content in alignment with organisational editorial calendar, external events, or other moments.
• Working alongside, among others, Frontline Health Workers, Technical Experts, Researchers, Programme Implementers and other Health Professionals.

• Post Graduate Degree in Communications or Journalism.
• Specialization in Health Journalism is a strong recommendation.
• Master's degree in public health (MPH) is a strong recommendation.
• At least three - five years of experience as a Health Journalist / Health Reporter, or an equivalent technical writing role.
• Thorough understanding of, and the ability to undertake detailed research/reporting into Public Health, Health Systems, Primary Health Care, Community Based PHC, Universal Health Coverage, Burden of Disease in sub-Saharan Africa, barriers to uptake of health services in sub-Saharan Africa, Digital Health and related (health) topics.
• Basic understanding of empirical research design, research methodology and analysis culminating in the ability to translate scientific material into readable, relevant and compelling material for a general audience.
• Experience in science reporting is a strong recommendation.
• Strong written and verbal communication - i.e. a demonstrated ability to articulate and present verbally and in writing.
• Advanced-level professional competency and brilliant command of written and spoken English.
• Professional competency in Portuguese and / or French is a strong recommendation.

• Excellent reporting and writing skills, displaying versatility and nuance with a proven track record of finding, producing and driving compelling, evidence-based, rigorously reported Public Health material to a range of audiences.
• The ability to communicate clearly and precisely in various formats (written / text, audio, digital/social, interactive etc.) and face-to-face.
• A passion for following health trends and their impact on communities, using data insightfully to add context.
• The skillset and ambition to take on deeps-dives and detailed research work.
• The ability to pursue innovative and inclusive coverage techniques while maintaining standards for integrity and objectivity.
• The ability to question assumptions - including your own - and take the extra steps needed to construct multi-dimensional, in-depth, well researched material for multiple stakeholder groups ranging from lay audiences to technically expert audiences.
• The ability to distill complex and dense subjects into readable and relevant material for a general audience.
• Good teamwork - i.e. the ability to work within an inclusive, collaborative team environment, including but not limited to Frontline Health Workers, Technical Specialists in Public Health, in Development, Programme Implementation, Strategic Information, Implementation Science etc.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across formats and successfully follow complex story lines.
• A perfectionist's attention to detail.
• Excellent project-management skills.
• A proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-Motivated - the ability to stay disciplined and motivated.
• High degree of independent thinking and self-responsibility.

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