Stanford Blood Center
Communications Specialist (CPQCC & CMQCC)
Stanford Blood Center, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Communications Specialist, CPQCC and CMQCCThe Communications Specialist will work collaboratively to support the two multistakeholder collaborative organizations, California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) and California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC). In coordination with CMQCC and CPQCC clinical and administrative leaders, and under the direction of the Communications Manager, this position will assist with executing all communications strategies to further the missions of each organization and support quality improvement to promote and improve the health outcomes of moms and babies.The Communications Specialist will write, edit, and design communications materials, assist with supporting the marketing of priority programs and initiatives, develop and maintain messaging and distribute reports, newsletters, event invitations and other communications to key audiences through all digital communications channels. S/he will assist with content management of the organization website and identify strategies to layout and develop content in compelling and intuitive formats.The Communications Specialist will participate in the development and/or contribute to outreach strategy related to program development, partnership, and project funding. S/he will coordinate, along with the Communications Manager, with the communications teams at the Stanford School of Medicine (SoM) and University Office of Communications. Please note: All news releases on research published/appearing in scientific journals will be written by the science writer in the SoM and be distributed by that office. All news releases are distributed through the OCPA.The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine aims to provide optimum state-of-the-art care for critically ill and recovering neonates and infants.We are dedicated to the School of Medicine’s mission of advancing and exploring innovative and novel biomedical, translational, and clinical research and education through the nurturing stimulation of interactions among basic and clinical scientists, clinicians, and educators throughout the School of Medicine and University, as well as with the private and public sectors.Through our integrated research, education, patient, and community outreach programs, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic medicine and patient care.A component of the Division are the Perinatal Programs: Mid-Coastal California Perinatal Outreach Program (MCCPOP),
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative
(CMQCC) and
California Perinatal Quality Care Collaboratives
(CPQCC).The Perinatal Programs have as their mission to transform maternity and neonatal care in California by defining, disseminating and implementing clinical best practices and quality improvement principles and techniques, and by providing quality improvement tools and strategies for clinicians to improve the outcomes for pregnant women and newborns.Duties include:Develop, execute and assist with written communications of moderate complexity, including presentations, speeches, news stories, web content, talking points, and social media posts.Participate in regular meetings of key researchers, clinical teams, and program leaders to develop strategies and tactics for facilitating effective communications.Assist in preparing content for internal or external newsletters, annual reports and toolkits for hopsitals or other providers. Understand email and digital content distribution.Identify individuals/groups to attend and/or speak at public meetings or other events.* - Other duties may also be assignedStanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the University reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is between $69,100 to $103,548 based on commensurate experience and background.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Masters degree in communications preferredKnowledge of electronic communication toolsExperience with website information architecture and design conceptsAbility to manage vendor evaluation and procurement processExcellent writing and presentation skills, ability to edit scientific text and education materials to ensure clear and concise communication of conceptsProject management experience and skillsProven ability to work collaboratively with leadership and staff on multiple, competing projectsEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):·
Excellent written communication skills, reporting skills, and skills in conceptual editing, copy editing, and proof reading.·
Ability to work collaboratively with internal communications groups across campus.·
Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a variety of people.·
Capacity to write and synthesize materials and communicate information in a manner easily understood.CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:NonePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:·
Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.·
Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.·
Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.·
Rarely sort/file paperwork.* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.WORKING CONDITIONS:·
Occasional work on evenings and weekends.·
On call and ability to respond 24/7.~ All members of the Department of Pediatrics are engaged in continuous learning and improvement to foster a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are central to all aspects of our work. The Department collectively and publicly commits to continuously promoting anti-racism and equity through its policies, programs, and practices at all levels. ~
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California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative
(CMQCC) and
California Perinatal Quality Care Collaboratives
(CPQCC).The Perinatal Programs have as their mission to transform maternity and neonatal care in California by defining, disseminating and implementing clinical best practices and quality improvement principles and techniques, and by providing quality improvement tools and strategies for clinicians to improve the outcomes for pregnant women and newborns.Duties include:Develop, execute and assist with written communications of moderate complexity, including presentations, speeches, news stories, web content, talking points, and social media posts.Participate in regular meetings of key researchers, clinical teams, and program leaders to develop strategies and tactics for facilitating effective communications.Assist in preparing content for internal or external newsletters, annual reports and toolkits for hopsitals or other providers. Understand email and digital content distribution.Identify individuals/groups to attend and/or speak at public meetings or other events.* - Other duties may also be assignedStanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the University reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is between $69,100 to $103,548 based on commensurate experience and background.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Masters degree in communications preferredKnowledge of electronic communication toolsExperience with website information architecture and design conceptsAbility to manage vendor evaluation and procurement processExcellent writing and presentation skills, ability to edit scientific text and education materials to ensure clear and concise communication of conceptsProject management experience and skillsProven ability to work collaboratively with leadership and staff on multiple, competing projectsEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):·
Excellent written communication skills, reporting skills, and skills in conceptual editing, copy editing, and proof reading.·
Ability to work collaboratively with internal communications groups across campus.·
Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a variety of people.·
Capacity to write and synthesize materials and communicate information in a manner easily understood.CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:NonePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:·
Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.·
Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.·
Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.·
Rarely sort/file paperwork.* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.WORKING CONDITIONS:·
Occasional work on evenings and weekends.·
On call and ability to respond 24/7.~ All members of the Department of Pediatrics are engaged in continuous learning and improvement to foster a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are central to all aspects of our work. The Department collectively and publicly commits to continuously promoting anti-racism and equity through its policies, programs, and practices at all levels. ~
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