Agency: Department of Public Health
Office: Director's Office
Division: Communications
Posting ID: PS-20-0057/39122
Posted: 06/26/2024 - 07/10/2024
Salary: $58.74/hour
Job Type: Hourly
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
**HYBRID/REMOTE WORK SCHEDULE IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION**
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Public Health must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.
The overall purpose of the Writer and Content Reviewer will be to assist in the efforts to disseminate health-related information and initiatives to the general public and internal staff, build and maintain a positive public image for the agency, engage with the public, internal and key stakeholders, and ensure clear and timely communication of public health initiatives, emergencies, and guidelines. This role plays a vital part in promoting health awareness, building public trust, and advancing the agency's public health.
The contractor will work with partners in developing and reviewing written content to effectively communicate public health information, messaging, events and initiatives to various stakeholders and the general public through multiple methods, languages, and media to a variety of audiences. This contractor will also drive efforts to improve the department's communications operations, dissemination and analysis of public health data, as well as establish and maintain ability to transmit and receive communications to and from the public and internal stakeholders on a 24/7 basis.
1. Create engaging content to promote and support agency activities, impacts, and outcomes, including public health programming, communication and strategic planning campaigns and workforce development programs such as recruitment, retention, and training.
2. Create, review and manage communication materials, such as newsletters, brochures, social media messages, webpages, emails, and more, to educate stakeholders and promote public health initiatives and agency services, including vaccination drives, healthy lifestyle choices, and awareness about health risks.
3. Write and edit public health related articles, reports, and presentations for events and publications.
4. Develop content highlighting IDPH's efforts to modernize public health systems and improve public health data systems and surveillance through agency-wide and PHIG initiatives.
5. Manage agency related communications via websites, social media, newsletters, print media, marketing campaigns.
6. Collaborate with partners and team members to develop communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
7. Identify innovative communication strategies to increase external awareness of agency programs and events.
8. Communicate with government agencies, healthcare providers, partner organizations, and other stakeholders to create and review content relevant to public health initiatives.
9. Develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of communication plans aligned with agency goals and objectives.
10. Facilitate communication within the agency to ensure all staff members are aligned with the agency's messaging and objectives.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 69 W Washington St Chicago, IL 60602-3134
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov
Job Family: Leadership & Management
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