Health Communication Specialist – II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a Health Communicator and Technical Writer for the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) initiative.

• Create clear communications regarding science-based products and tools for both technical and general audiences.

• Gather program information and data to shape health communication strategies, products, and partner engagement efforts.

• Utilize communication theories, principles, practices, and techniques to design, execute, manage, and evaluate health communication and marketing programs, projects, and strategies.

• Simplify complex information into accessible health messages.

• Craft messages for science-based products and tools tailored to diverse audiences and formats.

• Produce NHSN-related documents, including program and project descriptions, communication and marketing plans, audience research reports, scopes of work, and training resources.

• Create and deliver print, electronic, and audiovisual materials for both technical and lay audiences.

• Prepare talking points, PowerPoint presentations, and other materials for meetings, facility visits, and related activities.

• Collaborate with program colleagues and partners on health media production, risk-responsive communications, publications, electronic health communications, partnerships, strategic alliances, outreach, and marketing initiatives.

• Review, edit, and coordinate the approval of materials to ensure alignment with program objectives and CDC policies, branding, style, and other requirements.

• Identify information gaps, needs, and opportunities.

• Deliver presentations, act as a spokesperson, and engage in meetings to gather input on NHSN program matters.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in communications or a relevant field.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to present complex technical information clearly and persuasively to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.

• Experience collaborating with technical subject-matter experts to convert technical jargon into clear and impactful proposal responses and documents.

• A background in public health or healthcare.

• Experience in developing and editing written content regarding information technology in the healthcare sector.

• Proven track record in creating communications for public health or healthcare programs.

• Strong command of standard English usage, grammar, and mechanics.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, especially Word and PowerPoint.

• If necessary for the project, the ability to successfully complete a federal Position of Public Trust Level 5 background investigation, meet all eligibility criteria, and maintain the required clearance throughout employment.

• Preferred: Experience in crafting customized written content for government requests for proposals, including an understanding of the proposal lifecycle and content management.

• Preferred: Familiarity with accessibility requirements and Section 508 compliance.

• Preferred: Knowledge of or experience with NHSN.

• Candidates must reside in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work options.

• Opportunities for in-person collaboration during key events, such as the annual company meeting.

• Employee-owned organization.

• Commitment to equal-opportunity employment.