Digital Health Africa Recruitment 2026: Media and Communications Lead Job Opportunity in Nigeria

Organization: Digital Health Africa

Duration: 3 months

Location: Nigeria

Email Subject: Application – Media & Communications Lead

Application deadline: November 17th, 2026

Overview

Digital Health Africa (DHA) is seeking an experienced Media and Communications Lead to provide strategic leadership in strengthening its media presence, digital visibility, brand positioning and audience engagement. The organisation promotes digital health innovation across Africa through journalism, research, multimedia communications, partnerships and knowledge sharing. The successful candidate will lead communications activities, amplify digital health innovations, build strategic partnerships and support the organisation’s growth and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Media and Communications Strategy

Responsibilities include:

Strengthening DHA’s brand identity and visibility across Africa’s digital health ecosystem.
Identifying relevant industry trends, conversations and communication opportunities.
Maintaining consistent messaging across digital and traditional media channels.
Developing strategic storytelling approaches to increase organisational recognition.

2. Content and Editorial Management

Key duties include:

Managing the editorial calendar and ensuring regular content publication.
Coordinating writers, graphic designers and video editors.
Identifying relevant stories, innovations, organisations and industry developments.
Exploring multimedia storytelling and creative content formats.
Maintaining editorial accuracy, quality and consistency.

3. Digital Marketing and Audience Growth

Responsibilities include:

Growing audiences across the website, newsletter and social media platforms.
Developing strategies to attract and retain readers and subscribers.
Monitoring digital analytics and evaluating campaign performance.
Improving content distribution and audience engagement.
Coordinating promotional campaigns for organisational programmes, events and publications.

4. Media Partnerships and Business Development

The successful applicant will:

Identify prospective media partners, companies, institutions and organisations.
Develop partnership proposals, promotional packages and marketing campaigns.
Present DHA’s media services to prospective commercial partners.
Manage client engagement, negotiations and partnership follow-ups.
Coordinate the delivery of agreed partnership commitments.
Maintain records of commercial prospects, proposals and generated revenue.

5. Team Leadership and Coordination

The role involves providing direction and operational coordination to DHA’s existing media team.

The successful candidate will establish production schedules, allocate responsibilities, monitor deadlines and encourage collaboration among creative professionals.

Additional responsibilities include providing constructive feedback, improving production workflows, conducting team meetings and reporting progress to the Executive Director.

6. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

The Media and Communications Lead will monitor the effectiveness of communications and commercial activities.

This includes tracking audience growth, campaign performance, engagement levels, partnership conversions and revenue generation.

Weekly and monthly reports will communicate achievements, challenges, recommendations and opportunities for improvement.

Eligibility and Required Qualifications

At least three years of relevant professional experience in media, communications, journalism, digital marketing, public relations or content strategy.
Experience developing and implementing communications or digital marketing strategies.
Strong writing, editing, storytelling and content development abilities.
Experience coordinating creative production or managing media teams.
Understanding of digital platforms, audience engagement and content distribution.
Knowledge of digital analytics and campaign performance measurement.
Experience in business development, partnership management, client engagement or commercial media sales.
Ability to prepare proposals, pitch ideas and establish professional relationships.
Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and demonstrate initiative.

Key Performance Expectations

Successful implementation of assigned communications initiatives.
Improved quality, consistency and efficiency of content production.
Increased digital audience reach and engagement.
Development of an organised commercial partnership pipeline.
Acquisition of at least 10 new paying media or commercial partners.
Improved teamwork, productivity and coordination.
Consistent performance monitoring and reporting.

Remuneration and Contract Duration

The Media and Communications Lead position offers a monthly remuneration of ₦120,000 to ₦150,000, depending on professional experience and demonstrated capabilities.

The initial engagement will run for three months, with the possibility of renewal depending on performance, organisational needs and available funding.

The remote working arrangement provides an opportunity for qualified communications professionals based in Nigeria to contribute to an organisation supporting digital health development across Africa.

Applicants Requirements:

Cover Letter: A brief cover letter explaining their interest in the position and highlighting relevant professional experience.
Portfolio: Links to previous work, campaigns, publications, media projects or communications initiatives they have contributed to.
Relevant Experience: A brief description of a media, communications or audience growth initiative they have led or supported, including its measurable outcomes.

How to Apply

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