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The Task Force for Global Health is an Emory University affiliate located in Decatur, GA. Its eight programs focus on building durable public health systems that serve all people. Focus areas include neglected tropical diseases, vaccines, and health systems strengthening. The Task Force received the 2016 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize–the world's largest award of its kind–in recognition of its extraordinary contributions to alleviating human suffering.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) virus cause 1.3 million deaths per year and over two million new infections occur annually. Because hepatitis B vaccination, curative therapy for hepatitis C and other interventions can effectively prevent viral hepatitis transmission and mortality, the 2016 World Health Assembly endorsed goals for hepatitis elimination and preventing 7 million deaths by 2030. However, to eliminate hepatitis, access to effective interventions must improve. In 2019, to help countries build effective programs and accelerate progress toward hepatitis elimination, The Task Force for Global Health launched the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination (CGHE). CGHE, www.globalhep.org, builds capacity for hepatitis elimination globally through delivery of technical assistance, knowledge generation and dissemination, and advocacy among partners united in a community of practice.

CGHE is looking for a Communications Specialist to support development of a communications strategy and execution of day-to-day communications activities. These activities relate to outreach and regular communications with Coalition partners, funders, and a general audience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Support identification of short-term and long-term goals and will implement activities related to social media, video content generation and maintenance, website design and content, and partner newsletters.

• Support development of infographics and assist in preparation of reports, presentations, scientific abstracts and manuscripts, and special events materials.

• Work closely on day to day priorities and long-term projects in collaboration with the Director, Associate Director, and student interns.

• 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.

Specific activities and roles may include:

• Developing a social media strategy (Twitter, Facebook)
• Generating social media content
• Managing the social media calendar
• Assisting in management of website content (news posts, blog posts, keeping all pages up to date) and development of standard operating procedures for website upkeep
• Developing infographics and other graphics for social media, reports, and presentations
• Managing vimeo and Youtube accounts
• Editing videos (interviews, webinar recordings)
• Collating news and program updates
• Formatting monthly newsletters and managing contact lists
• Creating special events fliers, invitations, etc
• Assisting in editing reports, scientific abstracts and manuscripts, and grants
• Performing other related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

AND

• Three years of related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degrees in public health, communications, public relations, marketing, or art is preferred but not required.
  
• Experience working with non-profits or NGO's with public health or global health initiatives.
  
• Spanish or French language skills.
  
• Experience in management of professional social media accounts is strongly desired.
  
• Excellent professional and technical writing skills.
• Experience with Drupal CMS and Mailchimp
• Proven ability to work collaboratively.
• Proven ability to synthesize information to develop clear communications on highly technical subjects for a variety of target audiences.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, with intent to return to an Emory University location in the future.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

The Task Force hires staff through the Emory University Human Resources office. Want to learn more about The Task Force for Global Health, visit our TFGH Video Gallery

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