General Summary:
The purpose of this job is to design, develop, and implement public health education programs. Coordinates training. Serves as a liaison and assists medical professionals, community health partners, and individuals. Develops and executes marketing and promotional strategies. Performs research and develops reports. Makes referrals to other community resources. Performs outreach and recruitment for eligible participants. Hiring for community health-STI/HIV.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Organizes, coordinates, and hosts health-based educational and training events for medical professionals and community health partners.Assesses community needs; sets goals and objectives; designs develops and implements public programs.Collects, prepares, and presents oral or written technical reports to supervisors, staff, medical professionals, and community members.Research solutions and implementation strategies to improve community health.Serves as a community health liaison and facilitator; collaborates with community organizations to deliver education and support services to promote public health.Crafts marketing strategies and tactics to publicize public health programs and initiatives.Participates in health fairs, conferences, and other community outreach activities.Designs, develops and administers evaluation instruments to assess the effectiveness of health promotion programs in the community.Responds to public health emergencies as required by the department or division administration.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with diverse individuals, organizations, and other professionals to coordinate and improve health programs and services.Researches and applies for grant opportunities.Performs related work as required.Community Health -- STI/HIVProvides education for the community on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and HIV.Research and apply for grant opportunities.Works with schools to schedule and coordinate school testing events. Teaches evidence-based, comprehensive sexual education to high-risk youth populations.Assist with the planning, coordinating, and implementing activities associated with the Medical Marijuana Operation & Oversight Grant.