Job Posting: Communications Associate, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD

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The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Communications Associate in Baltimore, MD. The Communications Associate will provide technical support to Project Result 2 (PR2-reliable, high-quality information synthesized and produced in user-friendly formats) of the Knowledge for Health (K4Health) Project. Primary focus of this position is to maintain, update, and promote use of K4Health Toolkits. K4Health Toolkits are electronic repositories of the best information resources culled from the work of various international health organizations that respond to field-expressed information needs and topics. Coordinate the development of Toolkits in collaboration with K4Health audiences using online collaborative tools. Perform representational activities to donors, partners, other Cooperating Agencies, and key USAID committees and working groups to increase collaboration and use. Serve on the K4Health Management Team, participates in the planning and implementation of K4Health project goals and activities. Provide troubleshooting and support to reviewers and toolkit managers; this includes consistent attempts to improve functionality for collaborators and end users. Work with other managers to develop strategies for knowledge exchange and contribution including expanding successful online collaboration activities. Identify and consult with national and international experts in family planning, public health, obstetrics and gynecology, and other disciplines. Conduct online research and literature reviews to identify and compile important information resources for K4Health Toolkits and identifying potential end users. Responsible for writing content for the K4Health website, K4Health Toolkits, tailored for program managers and health care providers, as needed. Launch and promote K4Health Toolkits and other products in coordination with Sr. Communications Manager. Directly responsible for increasing traffic to the K4Health toolkits (measured via various M&E tools) Perform Web site updates and testing when necessary. REQUIRES: Bachelor's degree in related field. Four years related experience. Knowledge of public health, especially international family planning and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, TB, and related health issues. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Experience with various research tools (i.e. PubMed, Scopus, Welch, the Internet and others) to find and obtain scientific and programmatic information. Writing and editorial skills are required. Please supply writing samples, preferably for a web audience. Previous international reproductive health experience in developing countries preferable. Publication and production skills. French or Spanish language. Ability to create and manage databases. TO APPLY: for this position, please visit: https://hrnt.jhu.edu/jhujobs/job_view.cfm?view_req_id=46494&view=sch