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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Public Health Information Specialist to join our team and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of public health communication strategies and data dissemination efforts. This role is essential in ensuring that accurate, timely, and accessible health information reaches diverse populations to promote health awareness, disease prevention, and informed decision-making.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public health, communications, and data analysis. They will work closely with epidemiologists, health educators, policy makers, and community organizations to translate complex health data into clear, actionable messages. This position requires excellent writing and presentation skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities include developing public health campaigns, creating educational materials, managing digital content, and analyzing communication effectiveness. The specialist will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with media outlets, coordinating with public health agencies, and ensuring compliance with health communication standards and regulations.
This role is critical in times of public health emergencies, where rapid and accurate information dissemination can save lives. The Public Health Information Specialist must be adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to health equity and community engagement. Experience with health literacy, cultural competency, and risk communication is highly valued.
If you are passionate about improving public health through effective communication and data use, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our mission to protect and promote community health.
Responsibilities
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- Translate complex health data into accessible messages
- Create and distribute educational materials and digital content
- Collaborate with public health professionals and community partners
- Monitor and evaluate communication campaign effectiveness
- Manage media relations and respond to public inquiries
- Ensure compliance with health communication standards
- Support emergency communication during public health crises
- Promote health literacy and culturally competent messaging
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of public health trends and issues
Requirements
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- 2+ years of experience in health communication or public health
- Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools
- Experience with social media and digital communication platforms
- Knowledge of health literacy and cultural competency principles
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with public health regulations and standards
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Commitment to health equity and community engagement
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in public health communication?
- How do you ensure health messages are accessible to diverse audiences?
- Describe a successful public health campaign you contributed to.
- What tools do you use for data visualization and analysis?
- How do you handle communication during a public health emergency?
- What strategies do you use to promote health literacy?
- How do you stay updated on public health trends?
- Describe your experience working with community organizations.
- What role does cultural competency play in your communication work?
- How do you measure the effectiveness of a communication strategy?
