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Job type full-time
Full job description
The health communications specialist will correspond with gids associate director for communication to provide services in support of external communication priorities, included but not limited to web, digital and news media channels, partner communication channels, video scripts, talking points, milestone and event communication products and communication packages in support of gid science and communicationsDuties include but are not limited to:
Provide management and oversight, including meeting preparation, accurate and timely reports, comprehensive work plans, timelines, coordination and communications, and accurate cost estimates.
Write and edit scientific manuscripts from first draft to post-submission revisions: correspond and work with lead authors to prepare manuscripts, including providing mentoring and assistance to gid staff on manuscript organization, writing style and clarity, and the publication processThis includes:
Organize manuscript content.
Developing and finalizing figures, tables, and graphs within the manuscripts.
Providing final review of manuscripts for logic, clarity, style, consistency.
Format manuscripts consistent with intended journal.
Manage manuscript references and citations.
Work with lead author to respond to queries from the journal and peer reviewers.
Bachelors degree in journalism, english, or communication.
Minimum 3-years of experience in health education and/or health communication writing, including writing for internal and external communication channels, as well as partner and stakeholder engagement.
Experience with global health and immunization related topics desirable.
