Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Grant funded by the Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (HHS ASPR), the Southern Regional Disaster Response System (SRDRS) and the Emory Regional Emerging Special Pathogens Treatment Center (RESPTC) have complementary goals to address healthcare systems preparedness in HHS Region4.

The SRDRS mission is to complement existing preparedness and response frameworks and by integrating health care systems’ clinical and operational expertise into existing preparedness and response structures at the local, state, and regional levels across HHS Region 4.  

Broadly, the SRDRS aims to:

1. Augment horizontal and vertical integration of key stakeholders by championing public-private partnerships and aligning preparedness and response plans, policies, and procedures,
2. Improve bidirectional communication and situational awareness of the medical needs and issues of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) response between health care organizations and government partners, and
3. Facilitate greater access to highly specialized clinical expertise and capabilities to improve medical surge capacity.  

The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) – a consortium of three teaching hospitals that successfully treated patients with Ebola in 2014 – implemented a nationwide plan to care for patients in future pandemics.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Consults with management and staff to design, develop and maintain a website.
• Develops, writes and edits various communications materials including correspondence, newsletters, brochures and articles.
• Develops and maintains effective methods for distributing communication materials and information.
• Maintains required record-keeping and documentation.
• May train staff in the use of communications technology.
• May utilize various aspects of social media to accomplish work objectives.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Content strategy: produce content resources for website
•  Website strategy: oversee the SCDU website design and development internally and externally
• SME, ListServ and Directory Maintenance: maintain and manage documentation of meetings as well as e-mail communications to stakeholders
• Interactive Strategy: manage newsletter and conduct analysis of social media posts; present findings in monthly meetings for leadership
• Regional Outreach Strategy (new partnerships): coordinate outreach plan with SRDRS and RRESPTC leadership; implement communication and social media strategy
• Branding: create collateral print material for presentations, reports, training, recruitment and educational materials; use of photography for branding materials
• Special Projects as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work.  Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

The COVID-19 vaccine or an approved exemption is currently only required for individuals working in a clinical setting. For more information on the University or Hospital policies, including exemptions, please see our website.

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