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Communications Officer, Rotavirus Vaccine Program (3075)
Communications Officer, Rotavirus Vaccine Program (3075)
Position Summary
| Position Title |
Communications Officer, Rotavirus Vaccine Program (3075) |
| Organization Name |
PATH [click name to learn more about the organization]
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| Job Category |
External Relations - |
| Global Health Area |
Immunizations - |
| Location |
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| Position Type |
full-time |
| Salary |
Not Disclosed |
| Experience |
10-15 Years |
| Language Requirements |
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| Desired Education Level |
Bachelors Degree |
| Reports To |
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| Opening Date |
Sep 4 2007 |
| Date Posted Here |
Thu, 06/09/2007 - 12:54pm |
| Closing Date |
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| Job Tracking ID |
3075 |
Position Description
PATH is an international, nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. PATH's mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors.
The PATH Rotavirus Vaccine Program (RVP), a partnership with the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control, is working to dramatically reduce the typical 10 to 15 year timeline between introduction of new vaccines in wealthy countries and their availability in the developing world. RVP is one of several PATH initiatives to reduce childhood disease and mortality from diarrheal disease. PATH is also promoting an integrated policy framework, Enhanced Diarrheal Disease Control; working with partners to develop new vaccines against rotavirus and the leading bacterial causes of diarrheal disease; expanding use of best breastfeeding and nutritional practices; and helping increase access to clean water.
Responsibilities and Duties
As a member of the RVP team, the Communications Officer will work closely with colleagues within the team and more broadly across PATH. This effort will connect and enhance work underway in several PATH programs including RVP, Maternal & Child Health and Nutrition, and Vaccine Development, and will foster extensive collaboration across programs. The primary responsibilities are communications for educating policy-makers and to advance an issue campaign, including:
* Coordinate development and lead implementation of a global advocacy campaign to raise priority of preventing and treating diarrheal disease.
o Use the results of an external scan to determine targets of opportunity.
o Identify and engage influential champions.
o Integrate strategy with other PATH efforts.
o Establish evaluation method and milestones.
* Develop materials and messages to make the investment case for diarrheal disease prevention and control to governments and international agencies that support development in low-resource countries.
* Develop portfolio for countries to make evidence-based decisions:
o Create materials and tools on diarrheal disease and effective interventions to help countries prioritize diarrheal control strategies.
o Develop educational materials to support technical assistance to countries weighing rotavirus vaccine introduction.
o Coordinate messages, materials, and outreach regarding vaccine safety issues as use of rotavirus vaccines expands.
o Anticipate risks and challenges; develop communications plans to manage and mitigate risks
* Document the results of country-level strategies; capture success stories and case studies to inform discussions about scale-up efforts.
* Rewrite scientific and technical content for general audiences; prepare web content, press releases, and other written materials to support program objectives.
* Manage assigned communications projects from concept to completion.
Necessary Skills and Qualifications
Required Skills
* Experience designing and managing advocacy campaigns that have resulted in governments enacting policy changes.
* Exceptional organizing skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Experience developing advocacy materials for international or global audiences.
* Experience with global health communications writing and translating scientific and technical information for a variety of audiences.
* Team-focused with the ability to interact with diverse colleagues, and facilitate strong working relationships between partners; adept at working closely with others over geographical distance.
* Excellent English written and oral communication skills; diplomacy in communicating with a broad and diverse audience.
* Excellent writing and editing skills for a variety of media.
* Ability to travel up to 25% time annually.
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or public policy, plus at least 10 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
How to Apply
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