Communications Specialist

Job TitleCommunications SpecialistDutiesDuties include, but are not limited to:MHV Coordinator leads the facility's efforts to integrate MHV and SM among healthcare providers and patients.Responsible for establishing and managing communications plans that identify target audiences.Supporting and guiding facility VHA public affairs officers and stakeholders about My HeatheVet.Oversees MHV's online presence and web content and leads innovations to keep facilities MHV on the cutting-edge.Establishes and manages the training plans.Establishes, develops, and implements local MHV-related goals.Formulates a marketing strategy from research, reports, products and organizational data.Develops multimedia campaign materials.Researches and writes articles, news releases and briefs for inclusion in publications and for release to other media.Maintains liaison with VISN and national MHV teams and coordinators to ensure correct, current and accurate portrayal of information is provided to meet objectives.Manages multi-disciplinary teams comprised of professional, technical and support personnel to coordinate clinical and business functions for the MHV program.Negotiates conflicting demands and manages multiple projects with tight deadlines.Serves as the facility liaison to the MHV National Program Management Office and National Help Desk.Utilizes interpersonal communication skills to deal with Veterans who are difficult, hostile, or distressed, working with co-workers, supervisors, and high level management, and negotiating.Develops strategic objectives for the facility to identify and develop target audiences and appropriate promotional activities.Employee assists with outreach events coordinated by the Public Affairs Outreach Program under the supervision of the PAO.Work Schedule: 7:30am- 4:00pm, Monday- FridayCompressed/Flexible: Not AvailableTelework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: PD928160Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required