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Public Health Information Officer
$138k-179k (estimate)
Full Time
3 Days Ago
Allegheny County Health Department is Hiring a Public Health Information Officer Near Pittsburgh, PA
How To ApplyApplications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.Position SummaryThe Public Health Information Officer supports the mission of the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable. This individual will lead all ACHD communications activities and coordinates the communications as part of the overall county government. The Public Health Information Officer reports directly to the ACHD Chief Operating Officer and Director with oversight from the Allegheny County Communications Director.
The Public Health Information Officer oversees program information specialists, the call center team, and a small marketing team. The ACHD is the public health department for the 1.25 million people and 130 municipalities (including Pittsburgh) of Allegheny County. In September of 2017, the ACHD became a nationally accredited public health department. With a budget of approximately $37 million annually, the ACHD has a diverse staff of approximately 400 people.
OverviewFringe Benefits
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D
The Public Health Information Officer oversees program information specialists, the call center team, and a small marketing team. The ACHD is the public health department for the 1.25 million people and 130 municipalities (including Pittsburgh) of Allegheny County. In September of 2017, the ACHD became a nationally accredited public health department. With a budget of approximately $37 million annually, the ACHD has a diverse staff of approximately 400 people.
OverviewFringe Benefits
- Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits, medical coverage and dental benefits, a retirement plan, life insurance and a deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met.
- Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First AID, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more); ability to advance in county system; job security; meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service; eligible for federal loan forgiveness; organizational commitment to ACHD’s mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable.
- Works collaboratively with all aspects of the ACHD and is primarily responsible for the cultivation of all messaging and materials to ensure the ACHD has and maintains a coherent and clear voice for public health in Allegheny County
- Plans and conducts all public health information programming in alignment with the ACHD’s strategic plan
- Conveys information, both written and oral, to professionals and the public using a variety of approaches with linguistic and cultural proficiency
- Recommends to the Director and others, as appropriate, approaches for disseminating public health data and information
- Establishes and maintains extensive relationships with media and public contacts
- Oversee the management of content on the ACHD intranet
- Incorporates ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communities
- Responds to public health emergencies.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of planning and conducting an extensive public information program.
- Knowledge of all media and techniques used in public relations programming.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental organization.
- Knowledge of the principles of supervision.
- Knowledge of effective communication, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge & Awareness of what will generate positive responses from media and the public.
- Knowledge & Commitment to public service and public health
- Public Relations
- Social Media Communications
- Data Collection
- Microsoft Office
- Professional Communication
- Relationship Building
- Project Planning
- Event Planning
- Data Presentation
- Business-to-Business Communication
- Ability to manage small teams or groups.
- Ability to direct communications activities and projects, both planned and spontaneous.
- Ability to establish & maintain a positive reputation for building and maintaining relations with a wide array of individuals and organizations.
- Ability to develop and edit various forms of promotional materials.
- Ability to discern, collect and utilize newsworthy material.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate public relations media and methods.
- Ability to plan and conduct extensive public relations activities.
- Ability to supervise professional, technical and/or clerical personnel.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with media representatives, associates, institutions and agencies, professional and lay groups and organizations and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to respond to emergencies.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$138k-179k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/27/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/25/2024
WEBSITE
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HEADQUARTERS
PA
SIZE
<25
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