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PIH JOB DESCRIPTION (COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST)

Position Title:

Communications Specialist

Reports to:

Communications Lead

Department:  

Communications

Liaises with

Supervises:

Work Location:  

Harper, Maryland County

Employment Type: 

Fixed -Term

Position Overview:

The Communications Specialist supports and strengthens visibility, engagement, and support for Partners In Health by promoting the organization’s mission, values, achievements, and impact in Liberia. The role serves as a key member of the global Marketing and Communications team, responsible for developing and curating compelling, timely, and audience-focused content that advances PIH’s global communications strategy.

The Communications Specialist also acts as an important liaison between PIH Liberia and the global Marketing and Communications team in Boston, ensuring alignment and effective storytelling across platforms. In addition, the position supports PIH Liberia’s communications initiatives, including external and strategic communications, internal communications, stakeholder engagement, branding, media relations, and other country-level communications activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Global Communications (40%)

In collaboration with the PIH Global Marketing and Communications Team and the PIH Liberia Executive Leadership Team, the Communications Specialist will:

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine a country-specific communications and content strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Pitch, draft, edit, and publish engaging content for PIH’s print and digital platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and pihliberia.org.
• Produce and curate multimedia content, including photo stories, short videos, and human-interest features that highlight PIH Liberia’s impact and programs.
• Design and revise communication materials such as infographics, maps, presentations, and other visual assets to support storytelling and audience engagement.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with journalists and media contacts across print, digital, radio, and broadcast outlets within the region.
• Coordinate and facilitate site visits, interviews, and engagements for external communications personnel, including journalists, freelancers, and members of the PIH Global Marketing and Communications team.

PIH Liberia Strategic Communications (60%)

In collaboration with the PIH Liberia Executive Leadership Team, the Communications Specialist will:

• Manage and maintain a centralized repository of communications materials, including updated photographs, patient stories, testimonials, and organizational success stories.
• Provide writing, design, and photography support for strategic communications materials intended for donors, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Develop and edit visually engaging PowerPoint presentations and communication materials for both internal and external audiences.
• Support the development of PIH “Impact Initiative” case studies in key program areas through written narratives, audiovisual, photography, and storytelling content.
• Collaborate closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to produce data-driven communication products, including infographics, maps, and visual stories.
• Develop and support internal communications strategies aimed at strengthening organizational communication, staff engagement, and information sharing.
• Proactively recommend and implement strategies to improve internal engagement and communication flow across departments and teams.
• Produce additional written, digital, and visual communication materials and external engagement projects as assigned by management.
• Provide guidance, coordination, and oversight to multimedia officers, communications interns, and volunteers as required.
• Produce communications materials that support donor stewardship, fundraising, visibility, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Support the preparation and development of donor reports and grant-related communications as required.

Qualifications:

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in professional video editing and other digital content development and strategy, branding, marketing, communications, storytelling, media engagement, and/or public relations.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality multimedia content for diverse audiences across print and digital platforms.
• Strong video and photography skills, including experience using Sony a7 III and other Sony camera systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, particularly PowerPoint.
• Strong visual and graphic design skills; experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign, Lightroom, and Photo Mechanic, is an added advantage.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments, cultures, and countries in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Willingness and ability to live and work in a rural and resource-limited setting.
• Demonstrated passion for PIH’s mission, global health equity, and social justice.

Additional Skills and Competencies

• Strong commitment to social justice and strengthening healthcare systems in Liberia.
• Flexibility and willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, or outside regular working hours when required.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and with culturally diverse individuals and communities.
• Ability to thrive in a complex and collaborative work environment requiring cross-functional coordination.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated facilitation, presentation, and training skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style and messaging to different audiences while actively listening and providing constructive feedback.
• Strong team management and mentorship abilities, with the capacity to support team-building initiatives and foster collaboration.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability and professionalism.

Organizational Profile:

Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science, first and foremost, to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.

As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and the United States), where it provides direct care to millions of patients through public facilities and community engagement. PIH was invited by the Government of Liberia in 2014 to respond to the Ebola Virus Outbreak and, thereafter, to accompany the Government in rebuilding the health system. PIH Liberia works shoulder to shoulder with the Ministry of Health to strengthen person-centered primary health care systems in the rural Southeastern part of the country, with the aim of establishing Maryland County as a model for universal health care through innovative community-based rural service delivery.

PIH is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. PIH prohibits sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and all forms of discrimination, including on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states, and municipalities.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families, and community members –as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse, and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partner In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partners In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Social Justice

We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of care and bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

Method of Application

All interested candidates are encouraged to send their functional resume and cover letter to [email protected] on or before June 12th, 2026, by 4:30 pm. All open positions with PIH are also posted on our employment website: https://www.pih.org/pages/employment.