ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH OFFICER ? SIX MONTH CONTRACT.
Immediate Start
Reporting to the CEO
Competitive Salary
OVERVIEW:
Retina International (RI) was established in **Apply on the website**
as an international umbrella group acting as a central point of
contact for patient organisations concerned with finding cures for
retinal degenerative diseases including rare and genetically inherited
and age related forms. RI has grown to be a powerful voice for the
global retina community with **Apply on the website** active member
organisations, along with further interested groups across all
continents.
THE ROLE:
Retina International is seeking a professional with a background in
science communications, engagement and Outreach to carry out the
following duties:
* Work with the RI team on the implementation of its global
communications strategy.
* Work with project managers on the delivery and dissemination of
capacity building and educational resources to our global audience.
* Coordinate communication between a global contributors ensuring
adherence to agreed deadlines and milestones.
* Main point of contact for global membership.
* Responsible for compilation of quarterly newsletters to different
audiences.
* Maintain and develop the RI website, both public facing and
members only sections,
* Manage and update social media platforms.
* Responsible for regular dissemination of relevant scientific
literature.
* Represent RI at conferences and events.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
* Experience of working in outreach programmes in the area of health
and health research.
* Ability to interpret scientific data and provide it in lay
terminology that is accessible and translatable.
* Understanding of new and existing social media and communications
platforms to facilitate global communications.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Familiarity with the area of ophthalmology desired but not a
requirement.
* Interest in global affairs.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Experience in a similar role.
* Third level qualification in a scientific discipline, political
science or communications.
* Proficiency in Microsoft packages.
* Proficiency in Word Press desirable.
* Fluent English speaker required, second language desirable.
TO APPLY:
Closing date for application Friday July **Apply on the website**th
**Apply on the website**. lease address CV and Cover letter to
Ms. Avril Daly, CEO Retina International ? **Apply on the website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health