Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Healths robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

JOB SUMMARY: Manage and lead all aspects of communication internal to assigned pavilion, working in collaboration with executive leadership and corporate communications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or related field or equivalent experience. Bilingual skills are considered a plus.
2.Work Experience (Years and Area):7-15 years experience in a major market news organization or in a senior PR/media relations role. Five years of experience in health care is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills and superior organizational skills are imperative. You must be a strong team player with advanced skills in MS Office and have some functional ability in a desktop publishing program like Quark Xpress and video-editing tools. Project Management experience is a plus.
3.Equipment Operated:Personal computer, cell phone, pager, motor vehicle

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact) '
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking) '
Bilingual Skills Required: No ' Languages: Spanish
Writing /Composing (Correspondence/ Reports)

2. Other Skills:
Analytical, P.C. ' Research ' Statistical ' '

3. Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible ,Overtime, On Call
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4. Other Requirements:Must have a Class C Drivers License, be insurable and have access to an automobile.