Communications Specialist

Position Summary:

All positions of PPHD will work to support the PPHD mission of “Working together to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for all who live, learn, work and play in the Panhandle.” This position will support the implementation of PPHD strategic plan objectives through collaboration with partners and the community, a commitment to Community Health Improvement, dedication to implementing evidence-based practices, and implementation of the standards and measures of PHAB accreditation.

The Communications Specialist supports individual and population health by implementing initiatives and communications. Responsibility includes developing and implementing communications and supporting performance management and strategic planning in collaboration with PPHD staff and community partners.
 

Essential Duties:

Under general supervision and/or as part of various workgroups and teams, the Communications Specialist performs the following essential functions within the framework of Panhandle Public Health District's provision of the core functions and essential services of public health:

Under general supervision and/or as part of various workgroups and teams, the Communications Specialist performs the following essential functions within the framework of Panhandle Public HealthDistrict’s provision of the core functions and essential services of public health:

Communications Specialist duties include:

• Develop, implement, and maintain district-wide communications including, but not limited to, news releases, digital media content, social media, website updates, reports, and internal communications that support all PPHD programs and teams
• Support Community Health Assessment (CHA), Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), performance management, and strategic planning efforts through data communication, reporting, and community-facing materials
• Coordinate and collaborate with PPHD staff and community partners to complete work plan initiatives
• Coordinatewith health systems to increase accessand improve relationships with the community
• Serve as a bridge for communication between PPHD and the populations it serves by improving clarity, accessibility, and cultural responsiveness of messaging, including translation or adaptation of materials as appropriate
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with individuals and groups from a wide variety of backgrounds, interests, and experiences.
• Complete self-motivated tasks and collaborate with teams while prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines
• Comply with all reporting requirements
• Actively participate in Performance Management and Quality Improvement activities
• Participatesin PPHD and community emergency response training and drills in support of public health emergency and disaster preparedness consistent with job functions
• Contribute to and participate in the implementation of the strategic plan as assigned
• Contribute to development of program goals and objectives.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development by pursuing education, participating in professional committees and workgroups and contributing to a work environment where continual improvements in practice and pursued
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Compliance with all PPHD personnel policies and procedures
• Follow and adhereto all HIPAAand PPHD confidentiality and privacy policies and practices
   

Behavior Expectations

Treats others withcourtesy and respectin all interactions and abides by PPHD’s Guiding Principles.
 

Minimum Qualification

Minimum of an associate degree OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Experience or demonstrated interest in public health, prevention programming, health education, community outreach, or communications.

Valid driver’s license, current certificate of vehicle insurance, and ability to travel to assigned work locations.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

This position willrequire the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Program planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Project management
• Apply the principles, practices and theories of public healthassessment and planning to health promotion, policy development, and health improvement
• Communicateeffectively and workcollaboratively with individuals and groups from a wide variety of backgrounds, interests, and experiences
• Excellent written andoral communication skills
• Advanced computer skills

Work Environment

General office settingin the PPHD office sites,as well as community sites. Equipmentused to perform functions is computer, fax, copier, personal or PPHD vehicle, and public health equipment and supplies.