JOB DESCRIPTION

We seek a specialist who can anchor the content writing for our communication materials that will be used in healthcare facility based training sessions and digital channels for families and caregivers.

EXPECTATIONS

- Draft and write content with best practices from social behavior change communication practices for effective health communications messaging. These messages will be delivered through classroom-like settings (e.g. handouts, flipcharts) or digital channels (e.g. Whatsapp, SMS, IVRS)

- Write with the audience in mind so the content and collateral meets the audience where they are at. Our audience are those that access care in public health settings, and may have limited health literacy.

- Provide final review to ensure content considers storytelling, best social behavior change communication practices, and user research

- Interact with experts to create, prepare drafts and update the health education content of our health communication tools

- Work closely with the design, implementation, and research team to incorporate learnings and refine communication products

- Conduct needs-finding and user research around programs from a content perspective to understand areas and contribute to insights to inform the creation of our health education curriculum (COVID-19 permitting)

- Copy-edit for final materials to ensure a high-quality copy

- Support and guide other colleagues in the content writing and development process

- Conduct review and other desk research of existing health communication material for best practices and inspiration

MUST-HAVES :

- Experience of at least 3 years in preparing health communication materials to educate communities and public health campaigns OR graduate degree in Health Communication, Journalism or equivalent

- Training or experience in public health, clinical experience, medicine, or other related health field

- Excellent document/report writing skills in English to draft initial text and copy for health communications content

- Proficiency in Hindi and/or any other Indian language is required

- Outstanding communication skills and ability to work seamlessly as part of a diverse team including designers, analysts, and educators from India and overseas

- Close attention to detail while reviewing drafts and finalizing content

- Able to work collaboratively with team members and on your own when needed

- Able to manage feedback streams and iterate communication materials accordingly

HOW TO APPLY

Send the following materials with the subject line Health Communication Specialist while applying :

- A one-page cover letter describing your interest in the position and background

- An updated resume, which includes languages spoken and relevant experiences

- We will request two professional recommendations at a later stage of the interview process.

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