PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST - 40007775

Durham County • Durham, NC

10d • $51,726 - $87,871 • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Health Education Specialist engages community leaders and residents to address chronic health conditions, related risk factors, and opportunities for behavior change. The position works with older adults to promote healthy aging and implements evidence-based programs, including physical activity initiatives focused on balance and falls prevention. This position is responsible for coordinating the chronic disease evidence-based programs and associated volunteers. Other responsibilities include coordinating men’s health activities, including the Men’s Health Council meetings and forums, supporting specified cancer awareness and prevention initiatives, autoimmune condition education, and community outreach activities, which includes engaging faith‑based organizations.

Requirements

• Requires considerable knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public health education.
• Thorough knowledge of program planning, implementation, and evaluation principles and methodologies.
• Must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with individuals, groups, and communities, including departmental personnel, community organizations, and the public.
• Requires strong oral and written communication skills, cross‑cultural expertise, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to contribute to grant writing, policy development, and reporting.
• Considerable skill in the development, selection, and use of effective educational materials.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in health education and one year of experience in public health education or a related field; graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of experience in public health education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) vaccination/immunity
• Varicella-Zoster Virus (Chicken Pox) vaccination/immunity
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
• Tuberculosis (TB) baseline screening within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment.
• Hepatitis B vaccination/immunity – only required for DCoDPH employees with potential Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposures.

Nice To Haves

• Some early morning, evening, and weekend work required.
• Experience with evidence-based trainings: Self-Management series, Matter of Balance etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Researches and identifies sources of accurate program data.
• Utilizes the principles and practices of public health education in the provision of chronic disease-related services and information.
• Identifies gaps in health care, nutrition, exercise programs, and other community resources that impact chronic diseases, such as diabetes.
• Works as part of a team to organize and promote community groups interested in chronic disease management and control.
• Fosters partnerships between health related organizations, health care providers, faith based groups, and neighborhood residents to develop health advocacy and outreach activities.
• Shares health information and connects neighborhood residents with health service providers and agencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• Required vaccination, serological testing to determine immunity, and baseline tuberculosis screening are available for all Public Health employees who elect to become DCoDPH patients upon request and at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level