This position works to develop and implement strategic communication plans and messaging for the Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness (CPCE) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Under leadership supervision, and in collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts, this position independently deploys a variety of communication channels and stays abreast of new trends and advances in digital communications and CHOP’s communications capacities. This position will serve as a liaison between CPCE and CHOP and Research Institute public relations and marketing services.
CPCE is a research center within the CHOP Research Institute which is dedicated to discovering and sharing knowledge about best practices in pediatric care. Clinical effectiveness research seeks to answer the question “What works?” in healthcare. Learn more about CPCE at https://cpce.research.chop.edu/.
In 2020, with the support of the CHOP Research Institute leadership, CPCE engaged external consultants to conduct a robust strategic plan to examine ways the Center can strengthen, connect, and increase its impact on pediatric clinical effectiveness, child health, and CHOP’s care delivery model. Enhanced communication and dissemination were identified as crucial for the translation of clinical research into practice, as well as achieving greater internal and external visibility of CPCE.
Job Responsibilities
Required Education and Experience
Required education: Bachelor’s degree
Required experience: At least five (5) years of experience in public relations, digital communications and/or non-profit, public or consumer health, cause-related marketing.
Additional Technical Requirements
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