Public Relations Specialist

Sabiedrība ar ierobežotu atbildību "Jēkabpils reģionālā slimnīca"

LATVIJA, Andreja Pormaļa iela 125, Jēkabpils, Jēkabpils nov., Jēkabpils nov., Latvia

SIA "Jēkabpils reģionālā slimnīca" Announces an opening for a PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST with a work load of 0.5 (indefinite term) position. Monthly salary: 1500 EUR (one thousand five hundred euros) gross, for a work load of 1 (one). Location: A.Pormaļa iela 125, Jēkabpils, Jēkabpils novads, LV-5201 REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES: Higher education in communications, public relations, or social sciences. At least 2 years of experience in communications or public relations. Experience in event planning, organization, and management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to create content in various formats. Experience working with digital communication tools and platforms, as well as artificial intelligence solutions. Experience maintaining websites and internet content. Ability to independently plan and organize work, take responsibility, and make decisions. Excellent knowledge of Latvian literary language and good English language skills. High sense of responsibility, initiative, and ability to work in a team. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. External Communications 1) Develop and implement external communication activities for the hospital in accordance with the institution's strategic objectives. 2) Prepare and disseminate information relevant to the public about the hospital's operations, services, development projects, current events, and achievements. 3) Prepare press releases, informational materials, publications, and other communication materials. 4) Ensure information updates on the hospital's website and social media platforms. 5) Build and maintain a positive public image and reputation of the hospital. 6) Organize and coordinate communication with media outlets, ensuring preparation of responses to media inquiries. 7) Coordinate interviews, press events, and other public activities. 2. Internal Communications 1) Promote effective information flow between hospital management, structural units, and employees. 2) Prepare internal communication materials (news, informational notices, updates, etc.). 3) Participate in organizing employee engagement and organizational culture strengthening activities. 4) Ensure employee information on significant hospital updates and change processes. 3. Public Information and Patient Communication 1) Prepare information understandable to patients and the public about the hospital's services, procedures, and current events. 2) Participate in organizing patient information and education activities. 3) Coordinate the development of informational materials for patients and visitors. 4) Analyze public opinion and feedback regarding the hospital's operations. 4. Digital Communications and Content Management 1) Plan and create content for the hospital's digital communication channels. 2) Prepare publications, visual materials, photo and video content, or coordinate their development. 3) Monitor public reactions in the digital environment and provide appropriate communication when necessary. 4) Monitor the hospital's public information space and updates related to the institution's operations. 5. Event and Project Organization 1) Organize and coordinate public events held by the hospital, such as open house days, professional events, employee and community information activities. 2) Participate in providing communications for the hospital's projects, campaigns, and development initiatives. 3) Coordinate cooperation with external communication partners, designers, advertising and media service providers. 6. Reputation and Crisis Communications Participate in assessing reputational risks for the hospital and developing communication solutions. Prepare communication materials for crisis situations in cooperation with hospital management. Ensure timely and professional information dissemination to the public in emergency situations. Monitor publicly available information about the hospital and prepare recommendations for communication improvements. 7. Administrative and Other Responsibilities 1) Prepare reports, summaries, and analytical information on communication activities. 2) Conduct analysis of communication results and provide recommendations for communication improvement. 3) Comply with requirements set for healthcare institutions regarding patient data protection, confidentiality, and professional ethics. 4) Perform other work tasks related to the position's purpose as directed by the direct supervisor. WE OFFER: 1) Stable compensation. 2) Work in a hybrid remote mode. 3) Personal development and professional knowledge enhancement. 4) A dynamic, creative team and new contacts. 5) Social benefits. DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT: Curriculum Vitae (CV); Documents confirming education; Motivation letter. Submit documents to SIA "Jēkabpils reģionālā slimnīca" Human Resources Department at Stadiona iela 1, Jēkabpils, Jēkabpils novads, LV-5201, in a sealed envelope, or send with a secure electronic signature to: [email protected] by September 11, 2026. Phone for inquiries: 65237848. Pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation), SIA "Jēkabpils reģionālā slimnīca" informs that: Personal data provided in application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of the competition; The personal data controller is SIA "Jēkabpils reģionālā slimnīca".