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The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society has an opening for Senior Manager, Public Policy, based in the Society’s Arlington, Va. office. HIMSS is the country’s largest healthcare association focused on information technology.

This purpose of this position is to develop and execute the media relations/public relations plan and strategies for HIMSS’ Government Relations activities and provides PR counsel to staff as needed.

1. Develop a wide variety of content to meet the Government Relations staffs’ needs such as e-newsletters, speeches, informational documents, letters to Congress and the administration, and other communications related to public policy initiatives.
2. Update and maintain the Advocacy Web site content and works with the Web Services team to make design and navigation changes as appropriate. This includes the development and execution of media relations strategy for HIMSS’ advocacy and public policy initiatives in Washington, D.C.; coordinate with HIMSS central office as appropriate.
3. Serve as primary contact with the media regarding public policy issues; write press releases and media alerts; answer reporters’ questions and schedule interviews with management staff, content experts and board members; establish contacts with key business and trade press to build strategic and ongoing relationships; and identify and educate journalists on healthcare IT issues.
4. Provide PR counsel to Government Relations staff as needed.
5. Develop editorial calendar and write and edit all content for the assigned e-newsletters, in particular, the HIMSS Pulse on Public Policy and HIELights.
6. Develop and execute public relations plans for Government Relations events such as Advocacy Day and the Public Policy Forum; develop content such as the Advocacy News for those events, and prepare fact sheets and other appropriate Government Relations materials for the Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition.
7. Arrange for photography services at appropriate Government Relations events.
8. Assist with the development and execution of National Health IT Week.
9. Provide regular reports of activities to VP, Communications; coordinate media activities with the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications.
10. Work in close collaboration with VP, Government Relations, and Government Relations department on assigned duties.

This position also includes all duties as assigned to achieve HIMSS goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in communications, journalism or English, or equivalent experience. Minimum of five years of related work experience. Exceptional writing and editing skills. Excellent knowledge of federal government and intergovernmental relationships. Outstanding interpersonal skills. Strong personal integrity. Customer focused with energetic assertive, self-confident personality. Strong planning and organizational skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships. Knowledge of healthcare and/or information technology preferred. Previous experience in a professional society, trade association or healthcare management preferred.

Interested applicants:  Send an updated resume and a cover letter summarizing why you feel you would qualify for the position, etc. Send to LaShawn Jackson to be considered for the position.

June 10, 2008
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Public Affairs
Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health Network
Pennsylvania

Overview
Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health Network (LVHHN) is one of the largest teaching healthcare facilities in Pennsylvania with over 800 beds and 9,000 employees. Reporting to the President and CEO, the SVP of Marketing & Public Affairs will have responsibility for conceptualizing, developing, and implementing a proactive strategically-driven marketing function. S/he will provide leadership and direction in development of an integrated marketing & public affairs plan.  

Responsibilities
Develop internal/external strategy for the Network, evaluate customer need, branding/advertising, and manage team of approximately 50. The ideal candidate will have an MBA; 7-10 years of senior marketing/communications in healthcare setting; experience in market research, initiating new plans /programs, and managing in a matrix environment. Must possess intellectual depth, creativity, sense of urgency and ability to foresee emerging opportunities.

To apply for this job, please send resumes and nomination to:

Gerard F. Cattie, Jr.
275 Madison Avenue
Suite 1801
Managing Director
Diversified Search Ray & Berndtson
New York, NY  10016

June 10, 2008
Senior Account Supervisor
Edelman
Chicago, IL.

About Edelman

Edelman is the world’s leading independent public relations firm, with more than 3,100 employees in 51 offices worldwide. Edelman was named PRWeek’s “2008 Large Agency of the Year,” Holmes Report’s “2007 Global Agency of the Year,” and was listed as a top-10 firm in Advertising Age’s “2007 Agency A-List,” the first and only PR firm to receive this recognition.  In 2007, CEO Richard Edelman was honored as “Agency Executive of the Year” by Advertising Age and “Most Powerful PR Executive” by PRWeek. For more information, visit www.edelman.com.

At Edelman, you'll join an international network comprised of the best PR professionals in the business. You'll be exposed to working with the industry's most innovative communications platform that delivers not only great media results, but demonstrates our value as a strategic partner with clients, integral to the creative communications process. Take a closer look at www.edelman.com and check out our news and careers sections.

Edelman offers a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off, several medical plans and dental plans, a vision plan, prescription drug benefit plan, 401(k), pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance and work/life balance options that may surprise you. 

Qualifications

The Senior Account Supervisor must have at least five years' public relations expertise, with people management and budget management experience. The Senior Account Supervisor should also have experience managing multiple account teams. S/he should possess superior oral communication, writing and editing skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall quality of work on multiple sizable accounts by demonstrating professional and team leadership
• Supervise junior and mid level staff
• Maintain regular and consistent contact with clients' marketing, communications and public affairs management to provide counsel strategy
• Troubleshoot client issues
• Build outside partnerships for clients
• Write and oversee the creation of a variety of high-level documents for different audiences
• Present new business proposals
• Display superior presentation skills, including confidence in presenting to clients
• Expand business with existing clients

To apply for this position, please visit the “Careers” section of our website, www.edelman.com, and refer to job requisition #003861.

June 5, 2008
Assistant Director, Public Relations
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Chicago, IL.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is seeking an experienced professional with extensive experience in the Public Relations industry to serve as an Assistant Director, Public Relations.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. Representing more than 6,700 physician members, the Society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS comprises more than 90 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States. Founded in 1931, the Society represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. ASPS is conveniently located in northwest suburban Chicago (Arlington Heights), close to O’Hare Airport and just off the Northwest Tollway (Arlington Hts Road Exit).

Reporting to the Director, Public Relations this person will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of media relations activities.  This individual will have 3 direct reports with specific responsibility for proactive, crisis, rapid response and social media. They will direct the activities of the Spokespersons Network, interact with association leadership and senior management.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations or a relevant field (advanced degree desirable); have a minimum of 5 years experience in Public Relations management and budgetary experience with a proven track record. 

ASPS offers a competitive benefits package.

For consideration for this position, please send your resume to hr_jobs@plasticsurgery.org along with a writing sample and salary history.