Director of Communications

Details

Posted: 12-Jan-24

Location: San Francisco, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 76074BR

Independently oversees a comprehensive communications program for a unit or school with a large, complex communications program requiring a wide variety of communications media, including written, visual, digital and electronic, and associated technical applications. Works with management to develop and execute organizational communication and market branding strategy for a highly visible program
The Director of Communications for the newly established Coordinating Center for Diagnostic Excellence (CoDEx) will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that encompasses various outputs, including website content, social media, email newsletters, white papers, marketing materials, press releases, executive summaries, and more. This role requires a seasoned professional with the ability to independently oversee a complex communications program. The Director will collaborate with leadership to develop and implement an organizational communication and market branding strategy, ensuring visibility and impact for the Center’s three core programs: the ‘Learning Hub,’ ‘Engagement Hub,’ and ‘Action Incubator.’
As the Center actively collaborates with individuals and organizations in diagnostic excellence and patient safety, the Director will play a crucial role in building awareness, fostering collaboration, and advancing the Center’s mission. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a highly visible program, possess a deep understanding of various communication channels, and be adept at leveraging them to facilitate progress and engagement in the rapidly evolving field of diagnostic excellence, including the safe application of AI.
Exceptional written communication skills are essential for this role, as the individual will be responsible for crafting and editing various types of content, such as blog posts, white papers, call for proposals, and other materials. Finally, this person will perform other communication duties within the home Division (Division of Clinical Informatics and Digital Transformation; DoC-IT) as needed, including overseeing communications for large events.

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