Public Health Training and Communications Specialist (Ebola Response)

Description

Public Health Training and Communications Specialist (Ebola Response)

Location: CDC Roybal Campus, Atlanta, GA

Assignment: Full-time contract position through January 2027, with the potential for an additional 6-month extension based on program needs

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a Public Health Training and Communications Specialist to support Ebola response activities at the CDC Roybal Campus. This person will evaluate and improve existing training, create practical learning materials, deliver live instruction, and maintain the Ebola response SharePoint site. They will work with program staff and subject matter experts to keep materials clear, accurate, and current.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct process and outcome evaluations of Ebola response training and use findings to recommend improvements.

· Implement approved edits to existing training as processes or guidance change.

· Create short presentations and job aids on specific Ebola response processes.

· Deliver live training to CDC staff, deployers, and, when needed, external partners.

· Confirm the technical accuracy of materials with subject matter experts before delivery or publication.

· Maintain the Ebola response SharePoint site, including content and design updates and adding or removing users according to approved access procedures.

· Keep training resources organized so users can find the latest approved materials.

· Document evaluation findings, training updates, and completed deliverables.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, communications, public health, or a closely related field.

· Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating training for professional audiences.

· Ability to turn technical processes into clear presentations, job aids, and instructions.

· Experience facilitating live training for audiences with different levels of knowledge.

· Experience maintaining SharePoint content and administering user access under established procedures.

· Ability to complete the background investigation, identity verification, and credentialing requirements for this CDC-supported assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with public health, emergency response, healthcare, or government training.

· Experience assessing both how training was delivered and what participants learned.

· Familiarity with accessible training materials, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

CDC Credentialing and Access

Selection is contingent on completing applicable CDC and HHS requirements and receiving approval for the required campus and system access. The process may include identity verification, fingerprinting, a federal background investigation, agency review of suitability or fitness, and issuance of an appropriate badge or credential. Required access must be maintained throughout the assignment.

Contract Details

This is a contract position based on program needs.