Health Educator - Richmond, United States - University of California San Francisco

University of California San Francisco

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Richmond, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Note:
This is 5-year contract, with possibility of extension, that offers full benefits (medical, dental, vision, including retirement & pension eligibility).

The position is located at the California Department of Public Health Tuberculosis Control Branch (TBCB) in Richmond, CA.

The health educator will work on a statewide tuberculosis (TB) prevention initiative, TB Free California, aimed at promoting prevention strategies to reduce the burden of TB disease in California.

The health educator, in collaboration with the TB Free California Director and the TB Prevention Nurse Consultant, will use skills as a seasoned, experienced communications and education professional with a full understanding of practices to develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate a statewide communication and training strategy focused on testing for and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) for patients at high risk for progression to active disease.

- Duties include:

Develop relationships with new external partners, including community clinics and community-based organizations.
Develop and review health educational materials to be used with patients and communities at risk for LTBI
Write grant documents and reports needed to maintain funding for TB prevention work
Serves as lead for support staff and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team on statewide TB prevention project.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

Department Description

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Minimum 3 years directly relevant experience
At least two years of work experience in one of the following areas: 1. Clinical, academic, or nonprofit health education work or 2. public health practice (as a professional at a local health department or state health department)
Highly developed skills and expertise in organizational and project management. Ability to direct projects through from inception to completion on schedule. Organized and able to multitask
Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with and advise management and staff, including all types of medical providers. Strong diplomacy skills and ability to develop strong working relationships with external agencies, partners, institutions and community groups
Outstanding skills in written and verbal communications with the ability produce highquality reports, documentation, and presentations
Proven ability to work with management and staff across departments and to serve as an information resource for stakeholders, providing advice and recommendations on complex issues of functionality and program development. Able facilitate productive meetings and provide highlevel summaries of work

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Public Health and/or equivalent experience/training
Expertise in infectious diseases, chronic diseases, preventative health, and/or public health programming Graphic design experience (using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or similar)
Experience managing support staff and/or early career public health professionals
Ability to rapidly develop content expertise in latent tuberculosis infection and tuberculosis disease prevention and control, including policies, clinical guidelines, and culturallyspecific best practices

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduatelevel education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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