Social media monitoring of health system and translations in Georgia

Monitor social media for health system updates and perform document translations.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Wednesday 19 Feb 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Monitor social media for health system updates and perform document translations.

You have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Social or Political Sciences
  • Knowledge of developing communications content
  • Basic understanding of health and health system reforms
  • Strong experience in conducting health systems media monitoring
  • Strong experience in social media management and coordination of creation of projects
  • Hands-on experience with preparing communication content in English
  • Ability to work with a team and deliver output on a tight deadline
  • Good organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently without supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to use social media
  • Demonstrate good communication skills in English and Georgian

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The task requires gathering information on a weekly basis from websites and social media accounts of key stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia (MoILHSA), the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the National Health Agency (NHA), the Parliament, private providers, patient groups, research institutions and international and national partners to track changes to the health system in Georgia. This information is then to be consolidated into structured slideshow in English and submitted for review to be finalized.

We expect the selected online volunteer(s) to start with this task in mid-February 2025 and to finish in 12 weeks after the start date.

Prepare bi-weekly and monthly updates on health sector reform activities, information, updates and key information for the alignment of WHO technical assistance to the government of Georgia predominantly within the following areas of health systems and translate relevant documents, presentations from English to Georgian and vice versa, (1) health reforms as part of the government implementation of plans and strategies (2) financing the health system in Georgia, (3) PHC, inpatient and outpatient health services, including the private sector, (4) EU integration process, (5) healthcare workforce, (6) medicines, assistive technology, labs and medical devices, (7) digital health, and other health systems related topics.

The main sources of information is social media, websites of various ministries and stakeholders in healthcare and published reports, interviews and media. The exact list of sites and accounts to be followed will be done in collaboration with WHO.

The online volunteer might be also asked time from time to help in basic translations of technical text from to GEO-ENG, up to 5 ppts, each around 20 slides per months.

Interim reports on the progress and the achievement of key objectives and deliverables are to be submitted to WHO Georgia.

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Social or Political Sciences; • Knowledge of developing communications content; • Basic understanding of health and health system reforms. Experience • Strong experience in conducting health systems media monitoring; • Strong experience in social media management and coordination of creation of projects; • Hands-on experience with preparing communication content in English. Skills/Knowledge • Ability to work with a team and deliver output on a tight deadline; • Good organizational skills; • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently without supervision; • Demonstrated ability to use social media; • Demonstrate good communication skills in English and Georgian

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to gather information from various sources under a tight deadline. This question assesses your ability to manage time and resources effectively. Provide a specific example, emphasizing your strategies for sourcing and consolidating information quickly.
How do you approach translating technical documents to ensure accuracy and clarity? The interviewer wants to gauge your translation methodology and attention to detail. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you have used social media to engage with stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for effective communication in a bilingual environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss a project where you had to monitor and report on a sector's progress. What challenges did you face? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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