Health Communication Specialist – II

Lantana Consulting Group

. Serve as a Health Communicator and Technical Writer for the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) program .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in health communication and technical writing, with a strong ability to translate complex information into accessible messages for diverse audiences. Proficient in developing communication strategies and materials that align with public health objectives and compliance standards.

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Health CommunicationTechnical WritingPublic Health ExperienceMicrosoft 365 ProficiencyProposal Development

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Hard Skills

Communication StrategiesContent DevelopmentEditing and ReviewingAudience ResearchPresentation SkillsRisk-Responsive CommunicationHealth MarketingInformation Technology CommunicationAccessibility ComplianceNHSN Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationPersuasive SpeakingCollaborationProblem IdentificationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointElectronic Health CommunicationsAudiovisual Materials Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal Position of Public Trust Level 5 Clearance

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePublic HealthTechnical Subject-Matter ExpertiseProposal LifecycleSection 508 Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a Health Communicator and Technical Writer for the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) program
Develop clear messages about science-based products and tools for technical and lay audiences
Collect program information and data to inform health communication strategies, products, and partner engagement
Apply communication theories, principles, practices, and techniques to plan, implement, manage, and evaluate health communication and marketing programs, projects, and strategies
Translate complex information into easy-to-understand health messages
Develop messages for science-based products and tools for different audiences and formats
Develop NHSN-related materials, including program and project descriptions, communication and marketing plans, audience research reports, scopes of work, and training tools
Develop and present print, electronic, and audiovisual materials for technical and lay audiences
Prepare talking points, PowerPoint slides, and other presentation materials for meetings, facility visits, and related activities
Collaborate with program colleagues and partners on health media production, risk-responsive communications, publications, electronic health communications, partnerships, strategic alliances, outreach, and marketing efforts
Review, edit, and coordinate approval of materials to meet program objectives and CDC policies, branding, style, and other requirements
Identify information gaps, needs, and opportunities
Deliver presentations, serve as a spokesperson, and participate in meetings soliciting input on NHSN program issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, or a related field
Six (6) or more years of experience in communications or another relevant field
Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and persuasively to audiences with varying levels of technical understanding
Experience working with technical subject-matter experts to turn technical language into clear and compelling proposal responses and documents
Background in public health or healthcare
Experience developing and editing written content about information technology in the healthcare industry
Experience creating communications for public-health or healthcare programs
Strong command of standard English usage, grammar, and mechanics
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word and PowerPoint
If required by the project, ability to successfully complete a federal Position of Public Trust Level 5 background investigation, meet all eligibility criteria, and maintain the required clearance throughout employment
Preferred: Experience creating customized written content for government requests for proposals, including knowledge of the proposal lifecycle and content management
Preferred: Experience complying with accessibility requirements and Section 508
Preferred: Knowledge of or experience with NHSN
Candidate must reside in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible remote work arrangements
In-person collaboration during key events such as the annual company meeting
Employee-owned company
Equal-opportunity employment