Title: Medical and Public Health Writer (HIV)

Reports to: Director of Medical Education

Application Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026

Description:
This position will be responsible for the content development of health-related educational materials, specifically on HIV prevention, care and related e-learning courses. They will serve as the primary writer for e-learning courses, video products, animations, and practice aids using adult learning principles and e-learning best practices. They also will serve as the primary writer for live virtual training and in-person training, when applicable. This position supports writing and editing needs for a multi-year education and e-learning national center to produce e-learning courses, blended learning, video interventions, and supplemental materials or practice aids.

The Medical and Public Health Writer works closely with the Director of Medical Education and the Senior E-learning Specialist in reviewing knowledge/practice gaps of the target audience, developing learning objectives, assisting with defining measurable and actionable metrics, and developing the written content from conception to completion according to best practices in instructional design and adult learning theory. The Medical and Public Health Writer will have demonstrated writing and editing skills, adhere to timelines, and be able to manage multiple writing/editing deliverables in various stages of development. The Medical and Public Health Writer will collaborate with the Senior eLearning Specialist, instructional designers, subject matter experts, and a community advisory board to produce clear, concise e-learning products that meet the educational needs of the HIV prevention public health workforce and clinicians working in HIV prevention and care.

Requirements:
BA or BS in Public Health, English or a related field with work experience developing educational courses in HIV prevention and care. Masters preferred. Minimum of five years related work experience combined with the ability to demonstrate the necessary skills and abilities for this position. The candidate must present two recent writing samples that illustrate his/her ability to meet the job requirements, such as e-learning courses, live training, video scripts, training manuals, or other educational materials (on HIV prevention and care topics). Experience developing competency-based curricula and continuing education programs using adult learning theory is strongly desired. Strong preference for healthcare or medical writing experience. The successful candidate will have experience creating online learning content, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

The applicant must have knowledge and skills to develop education and training resources in the areas of: HIV service competencies; HIV testing; HIV prevention (including PrEP); sexual health; structural public health interventions; and/or emerging trends in HIV prevention, care, and treatment.

HealthHIV is based in Washington, DC. This position can be performed on-site, hybrid, or 100% remotely, however, remote workers must adhere to core working hours on East Coast time.

Skills and Abilities Needed:

• Excellent writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Robust ability to develop competency-based (skills and knowledge attainment) educational resources and e-learning courses.
• Knowledge of, and ability to adhere to, varying style guides (i.e. APA, GPO, MLA).
• Collaboratively write/edit e-learning content with a team including subject matter experts, instructional designers, and advisors.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure written content is appropriate to the target audience, uses plain language, is culturally competent/ sensitive, and adheres to 508 compliance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team with diverse staff.
• Prioritizes tasks efficiently and meets project timelines in an intense, fast-paced environment. Balances multiple responsibilities and functions well under pressure.
• Highly skilled in computer use, especially in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite applications, such as Word and PowerPoint. Experience with e-learning design software, such as Lectora, Articulate, Adobe Captivate, etc., is recommended.

Key Functions:

• Independently develop written educational content.
• Develop measurable competency-based (skills and knowledge attainment) e-learning course outlines.
• Draft e-learning course PowerPoints or storyboards that include onscreen content, narrative content, and applying design treatments developed in collaboration with instructional designers.
• Review editorial content of eLearning projects for accuracy and relevance.
• Provide timely, consistent and constructive feedback to ensure appropriate syntax, style, and content flow for different product types and target audiences, amending or re-writing content, as needed.
• Write and/or edit scripts for video products.
• Direct content development through appropriate review and workflow processes ensuring on-time delivery and content quality.
• Use principles of adult learning to improve instruction.
• Develop written reports and other materials to document delivery of quality services.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Limited travel required for national conferences and in-person training.

Benefits:

• Salary range: $85,000 – $95,000 commensurate with experience (non-exempt).
• Comprehensive health benefits (Domestic Partners are eligible for coverage).
• Retirement benefits (eligible to join the 403b plan after the three-month introductory period). 
• Twenty-three days (minimum) of paid personal leave (accrual begins on start date at 7.19 hours per pay period).
• Federal holidays observed.

How to Apply:
Resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (described above) via our online application. No phone calls, please. The application deadline is November 2, 2026.

Employer’s Rights:
HealthHIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Racial and ethnic minorities, sexual and gender minorities, and persons living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply. This job description is not inclusive of all responsibilities or duties related to the position and may be revised at any time. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required by the project or the organization. Employment with HealthHIV is at-will, and as such, the employment relationship may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.

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