Health Communications Officer

11 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

ISGLOBAL

Department

HR DEPARTMENT

Research Field

All

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

22 Mar 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

Offer Description

The Health Systems Research Group is cross-cutting and addresses both NCDs (principally steatotic liver disease) and infectious diseases (principally viral hepatitis) at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). ISGlobal is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has >550 staff and a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants. The institute applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organised in five overarching programmes: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases, and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry. 
 

 

 

Venue

Barcelona

What We Are Looking for

ISGlobal is seeking a highly organised, detailed-oriented, motivated and experienced health communications officer to join a dynamic and multidisciplinary team, contributing to the Health Systems Research Group’s public health and policy work on liver health. 
The successful candidate will work hand in hand with the Group’s researchers to help them raise the visibility of their findings and achievements related to public health and policy responses to liver diseases such as metabolic-dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly NAFLD), metabolic-dysfunction steatohepatitis (MASH, formerly NASH) and viral hepatitis B and C. They will also lead and coordinate communications and dissemination work packages within current EU-funded projects, as well as guide comms activities in other liver health-related events and activities. For that reason, the candidate should present at least 1 year of experience with a communications work package in an EU-funded project.
The successful candidate should also have high levels of creativity, experience with health-related matters and strong writing, editing and proofreading skills to be able to captivate any type of audience (including the general public, policy decision makers and the global liver health community of practice) and contribute to knowledge-sharing and education on liver health.
Finally, in one particular multi-year project focusing on advanced diagnostics, the candidate should be able to provide comms support and translate the research group's outputs and contributions into easy-to-understand, jargon-free, fresh content for dissemination in possibly different formats (infographics, interviews, animated videos).
 

Key Responsibilities

• Design communications and dissemination strategies (including KPIs), annual tactical plans, editorial and social media plans and calendars in line with the research group and projects’ objectives. It should be tailoured to various stakeholders from multiple disciplines and sectors.
• Contribute to other projects or initiatives, in which the research group may actively participate, by means of written texts or additional communications support
• Act as the main point of contact for communications activities and media outreach, ensuring alignment and coordination with all partners or participants
• Coordinate the production and design of communication materials (websites, newsletters, infographics, videos, podcasts, social media posts, toolkits, etc) making sure these comply with ISGlobal and projects’ guidelines, branding and style
• Prepare quarterly reports on key performance indicators, metrics and insights and recommendations for next steps in line with the communications and overall team strategy.
• Act as the liaison with the pool of external providers 
• Create, edit or proof-read written editorial content and scientific publications, following the highest quality and grammatical standards, and applying SEO practices where possible. 
• Provide occasional cross-training and spot-coaching to team members on best practices in communications and dissemination.
• Participate in relevant ISGlobal seminars or workshops.
• Other responsibilities as required 
   

Auxiliar task

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder. 

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

Requirements

Research Field

Other

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
Training and experience /Qualifications

• Educational background: Relevant bachelors of international relations, public health, marketing or communications, or related field.
• Work background: Relevant and demonstrable experience of 1-2 years in a similar position. They should hold knowledge about EU-funded research and present digital media skills and good working knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft packages. It is also important to show experience coordinating the production and design of communication materials with external providers. 
   

Skills

• Compelling copywriting and proofreading skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills while being well-versed in implementing tactical plans;
• Highly motivated by deadline-driven mindset;
• Has high-quality standards, a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills and is good at managing different tasks/projects simultaneously:
• Thrives in a team but can work independently;
• The postholder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in our People management policy, including equity, diversity and health safety. The post-holder will respect, and be accountable to follow ISGlobal policies and procedures. 

Specific Requirements
Specific Requirements

• Language: Native speaker or highly proficient in English (oral and written). Fluent in Spanish. Other European languages are a plus.
• Proven track record: The successful candidate should be able to present a portfolio of metrics and copywriting skills across different communications channels, including in EU-funded projects
• Comfortable in an international and multicultural environment 
• Able to prioritise tasks from both a direct reporting line (to the principal investigator) but also on a dotted line basis receiving task direction from the programme manager and team researchers on a periodic basis.
• Willing to learn and grow while facing challenges as a learning opportunity 
• In-office presence required at least 2 day a week (hybrid works options available upon request)

Language level

•     Required: English (advanced), Spanish (advanced), 
•     Desired: Catalan (basic) 

Additional Information
Benefits

• Duration: 1-year 
•  Starting date: April 15th, 2024
•  Contract: Full time
•  Salary Range: Technician II - A

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must fill in the request form  and include the following code reference position: CO_HSR_March24, attach the CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio (in English). Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname. The receipt of applications will be open until 22/03/2024. 
Applications will be accepted until 23.59 CET of the closing date.
Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.
Diverse candidacies are welcome, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.

Selection process

The selection process is two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the Health Systems Research group to assess the person's skills and CV.
2- Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

ISGLOBAL

Country

Spain

State/Province

International - N/A

City

Barcelona

Postal Code

08036

Street

Rosselló, 132 5-2º

Where to apply

Website

https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/health-communications-officer

Contact

State/Province

International - N/A

City

Barcelona

Website

http://www.isglobal.org

Street

Rosselló, 132 5-2º

Postal Code

08036

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

932274879

STATUS: EXPIRED