Health Educator - Infectious Disease
State of Arizona
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
150 N. 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
“ Promoting Health and Wellness for all Arizonans” is the motto of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). ADHS promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults and sets the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy and leadership. ADHS is an award winning, nationally recognized department and is one of the largest in Arizona State Government with a budget of 1.5 billion dollars and workforce of approximately 1550 employees.
Visit our website at http://www.azdhs.gov
Health Educator – Infectious Disease
Public Health Preparedness
Open until filled
JOB SUMMARY
The Infectious Disease Health Educator will develop plan and implement education, materials and activities to promote prevention of infectious diseases to healthcare professionals and individuals within Arizona. The responsibilities for this role will include but not limited to; planning trainings and the annual Arizona Infectious Disease Conference, development and publishing of the Epi-AZ newsletter, social media calendar tweets, assist in updating OIDS websites, talking points for various diseases and coordinating outreach educational activities. The Health Educator will represent the agency and the Infectious Disease Office at internal and external meetings related to educational efforts; facilitate training sessions for infectious disease related webinars and other events; write professional and public documents; and work at and attend meetings at alternate locations; often as an exhibitor and/or presenter; this may require in and out of state travel.
Responsibilities include: –
Organizing and communicating important infectious disease information and issues to the public and healthcare providers throughout Arizona –
Representing ADHS and OIDS and provide education to stakeholders and at outreach events –
Routinely update and maintain educational materials and assist program managers with maintaining the OIDS websites –
Assisting in developing educational information, trainings, and evaluation of educational activities as needed by each OIDS program based upon target audience, mode, methods such as adult learning skills, and available resources –
Conducting literature reviews for program planning and evaluation. Design and prepare reports, grant updates, literature reviews related to health education
Requirements include:
− Knowledge of principles and practices of public health education
− Knowledge of training theory and methods and group dynamics
− Knowledge of community organizations
− Knowledge of public health agencies and their services
− Knowledge functions of the human body and of environmental, mental, and social problems
− Knowledge of common acute and chronic health problem
− Knowledge of infectious disease transmission and prevention
− Knowledge of continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies
− Effective verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
− Interpreting and promoting public health issues to groups and individuals
− Using initiative and resourcefulness in gathering and compiling data and composing articles and presentations on public health topics
− Developing procedures, analyze problems and design effective plans for program improvement and evaluation of educational efforts
− Using computer software, including Word, Excel, Power point, time management skills
− Present ideas accurately, concisely, and effectively
− Write grant updates and reports
− Establish and maintain effective working relationships
− Plan trainings and conferences
− Ability to work collaboratively
− Ability to manage mailing/distribution lists
− Communicate complex information
− Conduct Literature searches
− Use critical thinking to determine whether a public health problem exists
− Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination
Preferred Qualifications:
− Masters of public health in health education
− Bachelors in public health or a science-related field and two years of experience in applied public health
− Ideal candidate will have experience providing health education to the public, working with the different levels of US health care system and public health system
− Knowledge and experience working on infectious disease topics
Benefits
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
− Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
− Accrued vacation pay and sick days
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Deferred compensation plan
− Credit union membership
− Wellness plans
Employment Requirements
Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).
− Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
− All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
− Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your application.
Having trouble applying for this position?
Email [email protected] or call 602-542-4700 for assistance.
State of Arizona
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
150 N. 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
“ Promoting Health and Wellness for all Arizonans” is the motto of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). ADHS promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults and sets the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy and leadership. ADHS is an award winning, nationally recognized department and is one of the largest in Arizona State Government with a budget of 1.5 billion dollars and workforce of approximately 1550 employees.
Visit our website at http://www.azdhs.gov
Health Educator – Infectious Disease
Public Health Preparedness
Open until filled
JOB SUMMARY
The Infectious Disease Health Educator will develop plan and implement education, materials and activities to promote prevention of infectious diseases to healthcare professionals and individuals within Arizona. The responsibilities for this role will include but not limited to; planning trainings and the annual Arizona Infectious Disease Conference, development and publishing of the Epi-AZ newsletter, social media calendar tweets, assist in updating OIDS websites, talking points for various diseases and coordinating outreach educational activities. The Health Educator will represent the agency and the Infectious Disease Office at internal and external meetings related to educational efforts; facilitate training sessions for infectious disease related webinars and other events; write professional and public documents; and work at and attend meetings at alternate locations; often as an exhibitor and/or presenter; this may require in and out of state travel.
Responsibilities include: –
Organizing and communicating important infectious disease information and issues to the public and healthcare providers throughout Arizona –
Representing ADHS and OIDS and provide education to stakeholders and at outreach events –
Routinely update and maintain educational materials and assist program managers with maintaining the OIDS websites –
Assisting in developing educational information, trainings, and evaluation of educational activities as needed by each OIDS program based upon target audience, mode, methods such as adult learning skills, and available resources –
Conducting literature reviews for program planning and evaluation. Design and prepare reports, grant updates, literature reviews related to health education
Requirements include:
− Knowledge of principles and practices of public health education
− Knowledge of training theory and methods and group dynamics
− Knowledge of community organizations
− Knowledge of public health agencies and their services
− Knowledge functions of the human body and of environmental, mental, and social problems
− Knowledge of common acute and chronic health problem
− Knowledge of infectious disease transmission and prevention
− Knowledge of continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies
− Effective verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
− Interpreting and promoting public health issues to groups and individuals
− Using initiative and resourcefulness in gathering and compiling data and composing articles and presentations on public health topics
− Developing procedures, analyze problems and design effective plans for program improvement and evaluation of educational efforts
− Using computer software, including Word, Excel, Power point, time management skills
− Present ideas accurately, concisely, and effectively
− Write grant updates and reports
− Establish and maintain effective working relationships
− Plan trainings and conferences
− Ability to work collaboratively
− Ability to manage mailing/distribution lists
− Communicate complex information
− Conduct Literature searches
− Use critical thinking to determine whether a public health problem exists
− Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination
Preferred Qualifications:
− Masters of public health in health education
− Bachelors in public health or a science-related field and two years of experience in applied public health
− Ideal candidate will have experience providing health education to the public, working with the different levels of US health care system and public health system
− Knowledge and experience working on infectious disease topics
Benefits
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
− Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
− Accrued vacation pay and sick days
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Deferred compensation plan
− Credit union membership
− Wellness plans
Employment Requirements
Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).
− Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
− All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
− Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your application.
Having trouble applying for this position?
Email [email protected] or call 602-542-4700 for assistance.
