Senior Communications Manager, Global Health

Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, the Senior Communications Manager for Global Health will lead MSF USA’s communications on issues related to global health and access to medical tools, and support the Programs department in shaping related public advocacy strategies. This role will work in close coordination with Programs, with the international MSF Access team, and other relevant stakeholders across the movement. The senior communications manager will lead related communications strategy development, advise on creative vision and direction for key initiatives, and provide editorial guidance on priority global health issues relevant to US audiences. This role also serves as the US communications lead and focal point for the MSF movement on access to medicines, products for health care, and global health.

Responsibilities

Lead, shape, and support MSF USA’s communications strategies on issues related to global health and access to medicines; Act as MSF USA’s lead and focal point for communications on access to medicines and products for health care; Take responsibility for developing and delivering editorial strategies and plans for external communications on global health issues; Provide editorial oversight and support on priority dossiers identified by Programs, specifically the Global Health Advocacy & Policy unit; Develop and oversee creative content about MSF’s work on global health issues; Provide expertise and support for the international MSF Access team; Coordinate MSF USA communications campaigns on access-related issues; Contribute significantly toward developing brand strategy and brand positioning to achieve organizational goals.

Requirements

Minimum 7-10 years of medical/global health communications experience, plus bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Knowledge of the global health landscape, especially the role played by US-based global health actors and the US government; Professional knowledge and understanding of US news media and social media landscape, combined with solid news judgment; Proficiency in international affairs and humanitarian issues; Excellent research, writing, and editing skills, and ability to effectively present information to a variety of audiences; Must be willing to travel for work as needed.

Nice to have

Experience working with the access to medicines movement

Benefits

Relocation assistance