ICF is seeking a Senior Health Communications Manager to lead federal public health contracts related to HIV/AIDS and sexual health. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a team that is making a difference every day. In particular, we are seeking someone with experience working on developing a wide-range of communication campaigns and products at the national level for the general public, health care providers, and patients on these topics.
ICF delivers all the strategic communications and marketing services of a top-flight public relations agency, plus the domain expertise and resources of a leading international consulting firm. Our award-winning agency is growing, and we seek a leader to provide senior level communications support to CDC and other federal contracts, as well as to help grow our health communications line of business.
This is an exciting role offering excellent opportunities for growth and the chance to work in a dynamic and collaborative organization. Preferably, this position will be located at either ICF’s Rockville, MD or Atlanta, GA offices, but candidates in other locations may be considered. This position will report to a senior leader in the health communications line of business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, counsel, and project management support in a range of areas, including strategic communications planning, program development, digital communications, materials development, media relations, campaign evaluation, and stakeholder outreach.
- Lead contract team in the development and implementation of communication plans, messages, materials, and program strategies to reach diverse audiences.
- Serve as an advisor to the client, including supporting strategic discussions and problem solving, most particularly related to communications planning, the integration and implementation of media and digital strategies to increase awareness and utilization of the client resources and materials.
- Attend internal client meetings and support the day-to-day implementation of communications needs for the client.
- Develop case studies, best practices, assist with clearance of media products.
- Develop content for health communications campaigns targeting consumers and healthcare professionals and other audiences.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, health communication, social sciences, or equivalent required, Master’s degree preferred.
- 8-10 years of experience managing Federal health contracts.
- Experience with HIV/AIDS communications campaigns, including an in-depth and nuanced understanding of the current medical, policy, and advocacy aspects of HIV prevention, treatment and care.
- Experience in developing health communication programs for audiences particularly hard hit by HIV/AIDS, including LGBTQ persons, African-Americans, and Hispanics/Latinos.
- Experience in strategic communications and leading national health communication campaigns on public health programs and issues.
- Experience working with diverse teams, including researchers, analysts, writers, and creative staff.
- Proposal writing and management and business development skills.
Professional Skills:
- Excellent verbal, written, organizational skills, and ability to interface effectively with all levels of the company and client.
- Strong communications implementation skills, detail, and deadline-oriented.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks and able to monitor and support projects in a timely manner.
- Strong project management, negotiation, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
- Ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions to clients’ communications challenges/problems.
- Ability to plan and manage budgets for multiple tasks.
About ICF
ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) is a global consulting and technology services provider with more than 5,000 professionals focused on making big things possible for our clients. We are business analysts, policy specialists, technologists, researchers, digital strategists, social scientists and creatives. Since 1969, government and commercial clients have worked with ICF to overcome their toughest challenges on issues that matter profoundly to their success. Come engage with us at icf.com.
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.
ICF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. (EOE – Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans Status/Disability Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity)
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