Henry M. Jackson Foundation
Rockville, Maryland
Description:
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) is seeking a Communications Specialist for The Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) located in Rockville, MD. HJF provides administrative and management support to MHRP.
Seeking a bright individual for a rewarding career opportunity at an HIV/AIDS research program. The US Military HIV Research Program—MHRP (www.hivresearch.org) is a private-public collaboration that seeks to develop an effective HIV vaccine and provide HIV prevention, care and treatment services in Africa and Asia. The position is with HJF, a non-profit medical research foundation that supports MHRP in Rockville, Md. The program is a part of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.
MHRP recently led a study that showed an investigational HIV vaccine regimen was safe and, for the first time, modestly effective in preventing HIV infection. It lowered the rate of HIV infection by 31.2% in a Phase III clinical trial involving more than 16,000 adult volunteers in Thailand. Although the efficacy is modest, this study represents a major scientific achievement that has important implications for HIV vaccine testing and development. Working under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) since 2004, MHRP has also developed comprehensive prevention, care and treatment programs in Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda.
This communications position will work with people at all levels, including research physicians and scientists, to develop meaningful content and effective communication tools to promote the program and its activities. It will support strategic internal and external communication initiatives for the MHRP and its international research sites, reporting to the Director of Communications.
Responsibilities
• Ensure dynamic content is on our public website; work with partners in Africa and Thailand to tell our story
• Develop and support consistent messaging across the organization
• Research and write newsletters, press releases, presentations and fact sheets
• Develop an internal communications program for international network; maintain and enhance the intranet for our employees and partners around the globe
• Help researchers and program leadership write, develop and edit presentations, information papers, reports, and collateral materials
• Support external communications initiative by researching press opportunities and coordinating inquiries
Additional Qualifications:
We are looking for a bright, organized and resourceful person with:
• Good command of the English language/grammar and a strong editor
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience writing for the web a plus
• Ability to translate complex medical research information to a broader audience
• Detail-oriented, accurate, professional and accountable
• Flexible, hardworking and willing to support a wide variety of projects
• College degree required and some related experience
• Knowledge of the medical research/HIV field a plus; interest in world health necessary
This is a mid-level position in a small, relatively new department. We are looking for someone with 4-6 plus years of experience in communications and writing, but are flexible if you have the talent and initiative. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and join a rewarding work environment.
How to Apply:
Please apply on-line at www.hjf.org/careers Click “Advanced Search” and enter job number 205169 in the Job Opening ID box. OR fax your resume to 240-314-7334. Please specify title and job number on fax.
HJF is a nonprofit medical research organization that provides support services to the military medical community and offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package.
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For a comprehensive list of our benefits, please visit: http://www.hjf.org/careers/
HJF administers innovative medical research, supports education and training, and facilitates collaborations between the military and private medical communities. We provide comprehensive management and scientific services for more than 1,000 basic, clinical and applied research projects conducted around the globe. We also support continuing medical education programs for more than 160 military medical research and treatment facilities, and military medical organizations.
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