Employment Opportunities

Kampala Capital City Authority Sports Section wishes to recruit competent persons in the following positions:

POSITION: MARKETING & COMMUNICATION OFFICER

Number of Vacancies: 01

Reporting to the Supervisor Sports and Recreation

Role Definition

To develop and implement a system for communication to stakeholders and marketing strategies for the Sports Section in line with the Authorities policies and procedures.

Job Summary

Planning, developing and projecting the KCCA sports clubs image in line with the strategic direction of the Clubs, policies and best practice through:

Design and implement a marketing strategy for the Sports Clubs
Secure sponsorship and partnerships for the Sports Clubs
Design professional standard website for the Sports clubs
Publicize the KCCA sports clubs both in mass media and social media
Enhance Branding of the clubs through logos, website and keeping social media pages’ active
Organize press conferences for necessary occasions
Advertise and publicize upcoming sporting events both local and international events in the city.
Support the development of KCCA Sports athletes as brand ambassadors for popular, relevant brands.
Plan and implement promotional campaigns including outreaches and

media campaigns.

Developing print, billboard, and digital marketing campaigns as well as radio and television advertising spots for KCCA Sports clubs and activities.

Minimum Education Qualification:

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Commerce Marketing option or Business administration marketing options or Mass Communication with additional professional qualification and training in Marketing

Work Experience

Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in marketing and corporate communication; experience in sports marketing is an added advantage.

Required Competencies

(i) Technical Competencies

Demonstrated experience in managing/ organizing public events of reputable organizations.
Strategic thinking
Planning and organizing
Demonstrated knowledge in public relations
Human resource management
Demonstrated competencies in managing both print and electronic media

(ii) Behavioral Competencies

Communicating effectively
Team work
Problem solving
Ethics and integrity
Results orientation

POSITION: SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Number of Vacancies: 01

Reporting to the Supervisor Sports and Recreation Role Definition

To manage and treat injuries of athletes, advise the teams on injury prevention and management.

Job Summary

Perform all standard duties of a Sports Physiotherapist for outpatient care according to proper current ethical and industry standards;

Design and deliver tailored treatments and programs, including return-to-play Preparation
Effectively advise teams on injury prevention, treatment and management.
Examining and diagnosing injuries.
Keeping accurate records of athlete’s treatment and progress.
Helping to prepare athletes both mentally and physically
Advising on the right exercises of stretching and warming up exercises
Offering first aid if required
Referring individuals to appropriate sports and medical practitioners for further treatment
Designing and implementing rehabilitation and detox programmes
Advising about nutrition, diet and lifestyle issues
Collaborating with trainers and coaches on injury prevention programmes

Skills:

Great understanding of human anatomy and physiology of movement.
Capacity to establish diagnostics and excellent clinical reasoning skills.
“Excellence" mindset, always inspired to share, learn and improve.

Service minded, solution- and results-oriented.
Good communication and collaboration skills ~ an awesome Team Player!
Responsible, self-driven, hard-working and trustworthy.
Highly professional and ethical, in all aspects of the work.

Education:

Minimum of a diploma in Physiotherapy, Orthopedics, Medical Sciences or Sport Sciences.

Work Experience:

At least 3-5 years’ experience working as a physiotherapist; experience in a sports field is an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your applications via email to; info@kcca.go.ug not later than 29th July 2022.