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Public Health Representative III-March 2024

Newark

Mar 29, 2026

About Public Health Representative III

　　Position Details

　　Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Public Health Representative III
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services
Department	NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Disease
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The Statue University of New Jersey, is seeking a Public Health Representative III for NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Disease. The primary purpose of the Public Health Representative (PHR) III is to administer HIV Counseling, Testing and Referral Services in various settings on the Newark campus. The PHR III will also actively participate in community engagement as it relates to HIV Testing and prevention services.Among the key duties of this position are the following: Promotes goals and objectives, internally and externally for HIV and Hepatitis C Counseling, Testing and Referral Services (CTRS) for the Rutgers Newark campus and Essex County. Follow guidelines and procedures set forth by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Human Services (NJDHHS) around HIV and Hepatitis C CTRS. Conducts quality controls daily and weekly (e.g. room temperature, freezer temperature, run controls, run performances, in-house and RWJ testing logs). Performs HIV and Hepatitis C testing, counseling and referral services in various settings on the Newark campus and in the community. Engages and links newly identified HIV-infected patients into care and treatment as per Standing Operating Procedure (SOP). Provides referrals to Partner Notification Assistance Program as necessary as per SOP. Collects, records, maintains database and files client data as per SOP.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	18S
Position Salary	50,363
Annual Minimum Salary	50363.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	59994.000
Annual Maximum Salary	70704.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

　　Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required, plus one (1) year of experience in the development and/or operations of community programs required. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the educational requirements.
Certifications/Licenses	New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services (NJDOHHS) training and certification preferred and/or obtained/ recertified within 90 days of date of hire.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Computer literacy with competence in Microsoft Office components required. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills; detail oriented; able to function independently and work flexible hours; friendly, outgoing, sociable; open-minded & non-judgmental; caring, empathic, compassionate; committed, dedicated, persistent; creative & resourceful.
Preferred Qualifications	Phlebotomy certification, preferred. NJDOH HIV counselor certification strongly preferred. Knowledge of Newark community preferred. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS; Computer literacy, typing, working at multiple workstations in a shared environment, ability to speak clearly, write proficiently. Extensive reading, extended sitting, ability to move from unit to unit across the Newark campus. Position requires standing and walking over 2/3 of the time. Talking, hearing & sight are essential; requires clear close & distance vision, peripheral & color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position requires lifting up to 10 lbs.; on occasion more based upon patient demands.WORK ENVIRONMENT: Occasional (less than 1/3 of time) exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.
Special Conditions	Day and night shift, weekends and holidays required.

　　Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0087
Posting Open Date	01/17/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

　　Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

　　Immunization Requirements Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

　　Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

　　It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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