Job Vacancy: Digital Content & Communications Lead
Fellow Nurses Africa (FNA) is a nurse-led non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering African nurses through education, advocacy, professional development, mentorship, global career advancement, and community health initiatives. We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join our team as our team to help scale our impact across the continent.
Position: Digital Content & Communications Lead
Location: Based at our new head office in Ibadan, Nigeria (Hybrid working arrangement)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Founder & CEO
Role Overview
This is a pivotal role driving FNA’s digital media strategy to amplify the voices of African nurses and inspire leadership globally. You will produce high-quality podcasts, video interviews, event coverage, and journalistic content while supporting revenue generation and fundraising.
In this dynamic, resource-constrained startup environment, you will multitask effectively, wear many hats, and take on additional responsibilities to support organizational growth.
Added Advantage: Candidates with a nursing background (e.g., Registered Nurse qualification) will be prioritized for enhanced content authenticity.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce and edit weekly NurseSpeak Africa podcast and video episodes, including interviews with inspiring nurses and leaders.
- Provide professional video coverage and journalistic reports for nursing events, conferences, job fairs, awards, and health outreaches.
- Create and distribute short-form content (e.g., Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts) across platforms.
- Manage social media channels, content calendar, and weekly email newsletters.
- Secure sponsorships for podcasts/videos and create impact reports for fundraising.
- Track analytics and optimize content for engagement and conversions.
- Collaborate with volunteers/partners and handle additional operational tasks as needed.
- Ensure content meets international ethical journalism and inclusivity standards.
Travel: Occasional (10–20%) within Nigeria and Africa for event coverage, with a travel bonus provided.
Requirements
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Digital Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–5 years in digital content creation, podcast/video production, or journalism (health/non-profit preferred).
- Proven skills in editing (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut), interviewing, storytelling, and social media management.
- Proficiency in tools like Hootsuite, Canva, WordPress, and analytics platforms.
- Ability to multitask, adapt quickly, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for nursing empowerment, health equity, and Universal Health Coverage.
Desirable:
- Master’s degree or certifications in digital journalism/podcast production.
- Experience in global/non-profit communications.
- Nursing or healthcare background.
Personal Attributes:
- Mission-driven, resilient, creative, and ethically minded.
- Culturally sensitive with pan-African and international awareness.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Your CV
- A portfolio of digital content (e.g., podcast episodes, videos, articles, or social media campaigns)
- A cover letter explaining your fit for FNA and passion for our mission
Send applications to: Fellownursesafrica@gmail.com
Subject Line: Application – Digital Content & Communications Lead
Application Deadline:December 31, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Join FNA and be the voice transforming nursing across Africa!
Fellow Nurses Africa is the independent voice of African nursing, we educate, inform and support nurses across Africa
