Public Health Communication Specialist

MDB, Inc. is a strategic consulting firm providing communication, information management, public education and engagement, and policy analysis services for government agencies, nonprofits, and corporations. We are looking for a Public Health Communication Specialist to support a contract with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focused on Covid-19 public health communication.  The candidate will be hired on a contingent basis, dependent upon receipt of the contract award.  

This full-time position will support the CDC contract for up to one year. It is preferred that the candidate is based near MDB, Inc. offices in Washington, DC or Durham, NC. Due to Covid-19, work can be performed from a remote location. The Public Health Communication Specialist will be responsible for authoring and editing various public health communication materials in a language and format appropriate for diverse target audiences, such as federal and state agencies, response workers, and the general public. 

·      Working in a team environment to plan and execute all phases of projects

·      Supporting the development of public health training materials, communication evaluation tools, and marketing products

·      Developing fact sheets, infographics, video scripts, reports and presentations

·      Interacting with MDB staff to ensure project goals are achieved according to client expectations

·      Working closely with MDB staff to achieve a high level of readability, consistency, and technical accuracy of all materials

·      Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree preferred, preferably in public health or communication

·      3-5 years of relevant experience in public health communication

·      Ability to convey complex public health concepts in a clear, direct style that is accessible and comprehensible to diverse target audiences

·      Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills

·      Ability for attention to detail and to multi-task

·      Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment