• Work closely with program staff across the bureau to develop compelling content and design of communications aimed at Michiganders, medical providers, health insurances and other local public health partners.
• Assure all publications contain accurate, updated, and current information.
• Identify opportunities to promote adherence to CDC and MDHHS recommendations related to awareness campaigns, prevention, screening, and diagnosing treatment.
• Collaborating with the MDHHS media office to post messages on the Department social media and websites.
• Serve as liaison to the MDHHS Communications Office.
• Manage complex approval processes within the Department, ensuring all publications obtain correct approval for publication and distribution.
• Develop and coordinate press releases, social media messages and responding to media inquiries.
• Develop emergency response communications as needed during emergency response situations.
• Serve as point of contact for requests from outside partners for presentations and comment.
• Coordinate purchase, development, and shipping of print resources.
• Create and distribute an annual Detroit and Statewide medical provider pamphlet to promote data and upcoming health events.
• Assist with writing narratives and budgets for grants/contracts to meet Federal and State funding requirements.
• Support grant reporting and assisting with writing narratives for communications projects and tasks and goals.
• Assist with organizational change management (OCM) and employee engagement communications.
• Work closely with staff across the bureau to revise outdated communications.
• Work with staff to facilitate ideas for communication projects that will successfully promote the mission of BHSP.
• Offer technical assistance and support to BHSP funded agencies on communication projects and goals.
• Work closely with bureau and division directors on internal communications.
• Participate in all required meetings and trainings, including confidentiality and security trainings and sign oath of confidentiality.
• Represent the best interest of the department, MDHHS and MPHI at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Important Skills and Characteristics:

• Commitment to health equity and ensuring that informational resources are provided to the underserved populations in Michigan.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in team situations, with a high level of self- initiative and accountability.
• Excellent oral and written communications are critical.
• Current with all bureau subject matter and translate information into format to effectively share with partners, community, etc.
• Ability to complete tasks in timely manner and handle multiple tasks at one time with minimal or no supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with email/internet browser software.
• Competency in Adobe software (Acrobat DC, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Competency in graphic design and video development (Canva, Vyond)
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.