Health Communications Specialist
What you'd do
This position entails writing health and science materials about a variety of topics for nationwide distribution to a general audience. It is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD), Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL).
Major duties
Serve as technical resource in assessing, planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating existing, new, or novel public health communication strategies for national dissemination of information to variety audiences. Develop methodologies and techniques to assess the effectiveness of health communication and to develop and/or improve communication products accordingly. Plan, organize, and carry out workshops, conferences, public meetings, and symposia. Initiate and/or participate in evaluation efforts and studies to develop and implement public heath communication products for a broad range or at-risk audience. Select and apply qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze behavioral and epidemiologic data. Prepare responses to complex or controversial program inquires; write and/or edit articles for publication in scientific, medical, or comparable journals. Develop materials to educate the general public and target audiences on specific public health issues, preventions, and interventions. Manage and oversee national public health communication campaigns; develop strategic plans to achieve campaign goals and objectives. Develops and coordinates written products that clearly articulate, interpret, and explain complex organizational policies, programs, and research findings in public health for diverse audiences. Prepares and edits a range of public health communication materials, including articles for scientific, medical, and comparable journals, ensuring technical, scientific, and programmatic accuracy. Designs and executes workshops, conferences, public meetings, and symposia to advance public health education and engage with target audiences. Serves as a technical resource in planning, assessing, and implementing public health communication strategies to support national information dissemination and organizational objectives. Creates and applies methodologies to evaluate the effectiveness of health communications and improve communication products based on data-driven insights. Utilizes qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze behavioral and epidemiologic data, performing formative research and gap analyses to inform and refine public health initiatives. Conducts creative concept development and testing, including focus group testing, to optimize public health communication strategies and materials.
What you need to qualify
You qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Writing public health communication materials for broad outreach. 2.) Planning and executing workshops, conferences, or public health campaigns. 3.) Managing public health campaigns. AND 4.) Collecting data to assess health communication effectiveness. You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Writing and editing public health communication materials to ensure accuracy for broad outreach. 2.) Presenting health communication strategies to both specialized and general audiences. 3.) Managing public health campaigns and evaluating their impact. AND 4.) Conducting data analysis to assess and improve health communication effectiveness. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12993573
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