Health Communications/Training Specialist

Totally Joined For Achieving Collaborati - Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Atlanta, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is seeking to hire a Health Communications/Training Specialist to support the CDC-DHP in Atlanta, GA. This position is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of organizational strategies and operations of programs supported by DHP. The selected candidate will independently provide system updates and enhancements, focusing on improving organizational processes and systems. This includes maintaining the data repository and the internal Power BI-based DHP Dashboard, as well as other program management tools to efficiently track progress towards national goals and manage DHP recipients. The contractor will be responsible for supporting DHP at all levels and completing all required activities. This role is contingent upon contract award. The Health Communications/Training Specialist will develop and maintain a comprehensive communication and stakeholder engagement plan for DHP. This involves conducting requirements gathering sessions with various DHP branches and offices, facilitating demonstrations, and soliciting feedback from stakeholders. The specialist will also be tasked with presenting project progress and accomplishments to leadership teams and DHP staff, ensuring that all communications are clear and effective. Additionally, the role requires the development of a strategic plan for the release of each Dashboard iteration, which includes training and technical assistance tools. The specialist will need to create a timeline for engagement and dissemination opportunities, and present the communication plan to the COR, DHP PM, and OIDM project team within twelve weeks of contract award. Regular updates and presentations to designated DHP leadership teams will also be part of the responsibilities, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle. The specialist will host virtual stakeholder meetings to gather input on data dashboards and facilitate training sessions for various audience groups after each major release of the DHP dashboard. All training materials must comply with Section 508 standards, ensuring accessibility for all participants. The role demands a proactive approach to communication, training, and stakeholder engagement, making it essential for the candidate to possess strong organizational and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a DHP-wide communication and stakeholder engagement plan.
• Conduct requirements gathering sessions with DHP branches and offices.
• Conduct demonstrations and provide a forum for soliciting feedback and providing post-engagement updates to stakeholders.
• Conduct presentations to leadership teams, branches/offices, and DHP staff to share project progress and accomplishments.
• Develop a strategic plan for the release of each Dashboard iteration, including training and technical assistance tools and activities.
• Include a timeline of engagement/dissemination opportunities in the communications and stakeholder engagement plan.
• Conduct a presentation of the communication and stakeholder engagement plan to the COR, DHP PM, and OIDM project team within twelve (12) weeks of contract award.
• Submit a draft communication and stakeholder engagement plan to the COR and DHP PM for review no less than ten (10) business days before the presentation date.
• Incorporate feedback and submit a final communication and stakeholder engagement plan to the COR and DHP PM within five (5) business days after the presentation date.
• Develop and deliver project update presentations for designated DHP leadership team(s) up to four times per project year for each group.
• Submit an outline of the presentation to the COR for approval.
• Submit the draft presentation, incorporate feedback, and submit the final presentation.
• Deliver the presentation slides to the COR.
• Develop and deliver annual project presentations to the COR and DHP Dashboard working group, one time per project year.
• Host virtual stakeholder meetings with approximately 20 staff from each DHP Office and Branch to obtain information on their anticipated use of data dashboards and input regarding data inclusion and design.
• Create all necessary materials to invite participants no later than 30 days in advance of the meeting and submit them to the COR for dissemination.
• Develop a meeting agenda and presentation/discussion slides.
• Facilitate the meeting and take minutes during the meeting, submitting the recorded minutes to the COR via email within 10 business days after the meeting.
• Develop and deliver up to ten (10) 1-hour training sessions for the identified various audience groups after each major release of the DHP dashboard.
• Ensure all slides and training scripts are Section 508-compliant.
• Provide a draft of the training presentation and script to the COR and DHP PM for review no later than 2 weeks before each training.
• Conduct a practice webinar for the COR and DHP Dashboard project team no later than 1 week before each training.
• Incorporate feedback and submit the final presentation to the COR and DHP PM no later than 2 business days before each training.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Obtain HSPD-12 Clearance
• 5 years of experience conducting training and technical assistance on complex concepts and data for a variety of audiences (e.g., non-technical, technical, scientific)

Nice-to-haves

• Prior work experience with government or public health organizations.
• Experience in developing training materials and conducting virtual or in-person training sessions.
• Proficiency in using various communication and visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Ability to translate technical information into understandable content for diverse audiences.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Communications, Education, or a related discipline.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401-K plus match
• Paid Vacation days
• Paid holidays
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life