Community Health Educator, Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Research - Georgetown University Medical Center

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Community Health Educator, Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Research -Georgetown University Medical Center

Job Overview

The Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Research (OMH) at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a CHES-certified Community Health Educator to work with the OMH and Community Outreach and Engagement teams to assess community health needs, develop plans and materials for health programs, coordinate and deliver health education and promotion interventions to Lombardi catchment area, and ensure the dissemination of information to the community.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assess the overall health needs of Lombardi catchment area populations
• Develop policies, programs, and events to educate individuals or communities on cancer and other health conditions
• Define and plan the desired outcomes and engaging priority populations of Lombardi catchment area
• Produce plans and materials for implementation of health programs
• Coordinate and deliver health education and promotion interventions
• Monitor progress, resources, and overall sustainability of implementation
• Identify current and emerging health issues
• Engage coalitions of stakeholders to address health issues and promote advocacy
• Determine the factors that affect communication with the specified audience
• Develop and evaluate messaging using communication theories and models
• Coordinate with partners and preparing others to provide health education
• Apply professional codes of ethics and demonstrating ethical leadership
• Engage in professional development to maintain and enhance proficiency

Work Interactions

Reporting to the Director, the Community Health Educator plays a key role in strategizing and maintaining Lombardi's OMH education goals, supporting program plans, and utilizing volunteers as appropriate.

Qualifications

• At least a four-year degree in health education - preference for Master's level degree in public health, health policy, health planning or a closely related field
• Certification as Health Education Specialist (CHES).
• Expertly perform the responsibilities listed above.
• Willingness and availability to work at least one weekend day per month

Work Mode: On Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

The Georgetown University community is committed to our public health approach and the important role that vaccines play in contributing to the safety of our University and our broader communities. Georgetown University requires students, faculty, staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot when eligible, or to have an approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement applies to all faculty and staff, including teleworking employees. Complete details and updates can be found in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center.


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