Senior Public Health Promotion & Risk Communications Lead

RI Council 94; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Department of Health seeks a Senior Public Health Promotion Specialist to lead statewide health promotion initiatives. The role focuses on planning, supervising staff, and coordinating multi-media campaigns to reduce chronic and infectious disease burdens.

The position requires advanced knowledge of public health and public relations, with strong written and oral communication skills. A college degree in public health or related field is required, plus substantial experience in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public health principles and practices.
• Knowledge of public relations techniques and applying them to health programs.
• Ability to give written and oral presentations on statewide health promotion.
• Ability to train and supervise staff in public health promotion activities.
• Ability to conduct and report public health promotion research using scientific methods.

Responsibilities

• Implement statewide public health promotion programs to reduce mortality and morbidity.
• Coordinate staff training and supervision for promotion activities.
• Develop, assemble and distribute public health promotion materials and campaigns.
• Coordinate data collection, analysis and reporting for health promotion programs.
• Engage community and professional groups to promote health programs.
• Plan and deliver presentations at conferences and meetings.
• Ensure materials meet accessibility and language needs for diverse populations.

Skills

Public health concepts

Public relations techniques

Oral presentations

Written communications

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or Public Administration

Equivalent education and experience

Job description

Rhode Island Department of Health seeks a Senior Public Health Promotion Specialist to lead statewide health promotion initiatives. The role focuses on planning, supervising staff, and coordinating multi-media campaigns to reduce chronic and infectious disease burdens.

The position requires advanced knowledge of public health and public relations, with strong written and oral communication skills. A college degree in public health or related field is required, plus substantial experience in