RESEARCH COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATOR I

Position Summary

The Research Community Health Educator will develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for community members, partner agencies, professional community audiences, and other health providers. The community educational programs will focus efforts on Moffitt Cancer Center (MCC) defined target areas and specifically selected community sites in Tampa, FL and the surrounding catchment area. The health education program initiative provides an emphasis on cancer clinical trial enrollment, as well as prevention as an effective strategy to improve community health and change health behaviors, e.g., seeking cancer-screening services.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of assigned protocol(s).
• Deliver research intervention(s).
• Participate in ongoing training as needed to assure quality and compliance.
• Execute educational activities that are consistent with national initiatives relating to the provision of culturally and linguistically appropriate education.
• Incorporate strategies and education to improve patient screening and enrollment onto Moffitt clinical trials.
• Educate diverse audiences about clinical trials and identifying barriers and facilitators to participate in research.
• Work with clinical and research faculty to develop and refine tools and educational materials related to diversity in clinical trial enrollment for use by physicians in a variety of settings.
• Helps to coordinate the provision of cancer clinical trial awareness and preventive health education services in the community and act as a resource person in a capacity building role.
• Network and build relationships and trust with internal and external stakeholders (lay and professional).
• Develop, conduct, lead and/or implement targeted health education, outreach or navigation activities aimed at topics such as cancer prevention, health promotion, referral and recruitment of diverse research participants.
• Aid in patient medical record retrieval.

Credentials And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in scientific, health related, or business administration program preferred.
• Minimum two years' experience required to include one (1) year of research experience (can include epidemiologic, observational, diagnostic, supportive care, clinical intervention) and one (1) year community or patient teaching/education experience in chronic disease required.
• Experience in public speaking, public relations, marketing, program planning, program development, evaluation and working with diverse groups required.
• Preferred community or patient teaching/education experience in oncology.
• Preferred Bilingual (Spanish), oral and written communication.
• Preferred previous patient contact in a health care setting, preferably in a consenting role.
• Preferred training and knowledge of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs and experience in communications, comprehensive cancer control, training, program planning, and evaluation.

Moffitt Team Members

Moffitt Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance.

Salary Range

$23.32 - $35.52

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.