Job Description

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world. We are seeking a Health Communications Specialist (Behavioral and Social Sciences) to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. This position will support a hybrid schedule.

This is a full-time, long-term contract position which offers:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid leave (min 120 hours) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
• Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives.
• Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at

OVERVIEW:

This position is to support communications efforts for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland.

TASKS/SERVICES:

• Strategize content development to align with Behavioral and Social Sciences Research objectives and engage target audiences, ensuring consistency and relevance across all communication channels.
• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to promote Behavioral and Social Sciences Research initiatives, research findings, and events.
• Coordinates community outreach efforts and activities for the program.
• Develop a monthly newsletter, selecting relevant content, maintaining messaging consistency, and ensuring targeted distribution.
• Provide timely and professional responses to public inquiries through Behavioral and Social Sciences Research communication channels, delivering accurate information and assistance.
• Attends and gives presentations at major conferences or meetings and participates in discussion with community groups.
• Develop concise and engaging talking points and presentations tailored to the communication objectives of the Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Director and audience needs.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in health communication and integrate new strategies and technologies into Behavioral and Social Sciences Research communication efforts. Establishes collaborative relationships with a variety of community organizations (e.g. community health centers, state medical agencies, managed care organizations).
• Coordinates the analysis and evaluation of outreach activities, including internal and external partnership.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and suggest improvements accordingly. Works closely with management to coordinate content of materials, advertisements and marketing messages.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Community and Public Health or related discipline
• Behavioral and Social Sciences communication experience
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
• Experience simplifying complex scientific language for a general audience

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