Public Affairs

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Wainwright, AK

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The Public Affairs employee develops and evaluates comprehensive marketing plans to promote healthcare services, policies, plans, and activities; directs events and activities that develop interest in healthcare issues; and produces radio and television programs for national, regional, or local use. The role also conducts research to inform Medical Treatment Facility objectives, prepares briefing materials for staffing officials, and addresses employee complaints, referring more serious matters to a higher-level supervisor.

The position is a Direct Hire Solicitation and is designated Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must attempt to report to work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather. Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination, background investigation, credit check, and eligibility for a Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. Immunization screening is required, including seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact. Travel on military aircraft, ships, and vehicles may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience developing and implementing a healthcare marketing strategy, organizing events and visits with various staff elements, and overseeing task distribution and work completion; or qualifying education; or a combination of qualifying education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• For the education pathway: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as Public Relations, Human Services, Human Resources, or Communications and Media.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full credit for courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment.
• Completion of required background investigation and credit check; appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
• Immunization screening; seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
• Must attempt to report to work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate comprehensive marketing plans promoting healthcare services, policies, plans, and activities.
• Direct special events, ceremonies, tours, and other activities intended to develop interest in healthcare-related issues.
• Execute radio and television programs for national, regional, or local use.
• Conduct research using demographic assessments, socioeconomic indicators, geographic characteristics, and existing healthcare resources to develop Medical Treatment Facility objectives.
• Identify and define major issues, review source materials, and coordinate preparation of briefing materials for staffing officials.
• Hear and resolve employee complaints, referring more serious complaints to a higher-level supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree