TB Health Educator

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in public health education, community health education, public health, education, health science, or a behavioral health-related field and ≥ 2 years of relevant public health experience, OR Master’s degree in public health, Community Health, or others relevant program
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Advanced certification such as Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) is strongly preferred
  • Proficient in public speaking and developing presentations for a variety of audiences
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using principles of risk communication where appropriate
  • Identify, communicate, and work effectively with medical providers and local health department staff
  • Knowledge of the epidemiology and biology of tuberculosis
  • Knowledge of state laws and regulations as well as federal public health guidance documents pertaining to tuberculosis
  • Identify public health problems pertinent to Indiana residents
  • Develop relevant training and education materials for a variety of audiences
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn other database applications, including IN-TRAIN and Redcap
  • Provide prompt, courteous, and helpful customer service
  • Collaborate with others inside and outside the agency to identify public health problems and form recommendations
  • Prioritize tasks efficiently to meet internal and external deadlines
  • Document work activities and maintain organized records
  • Promote cultural competencies in health providers working with diverse populations

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide education and training consultation and technical assistance to local health departments, health care providers, and the public with respect to tuberculosis
• Lead or coordinate a variety of health education activities hosted by IDOH TB control or external partners, including the Annual World TB Day Conference
• Assist TB Regional Nurse Consultants in training LHD staff on TB and coordinating and disseminating updated training materials
• Prepare and disseminate written and oral reports, handouts, training documents, the TB newsletter, and presentations that communicate necessary information to internal and external partners
• Develop resources and toolkits to provide outreach and education to specific partners, including civil surgeons, homeless shelters, primary care providers, and infection control practitioners
• Conduct educational presentations and/or trainings for a variety of audiences, including local health departments, health care providers, and the general public
• Engage directly with members of the public at health fairs and other outreach events
• Serve as the primary liaison with Indiana American Lung Association, Global TB Institute at Rutgers, and CDC regarding education and training activities
• Participate in writing grants and other funding proposals
• Assist the TB Prevention & Care Director in planning and implementing ongoing professional development activities for TB Prevention & Care staff
• Serve as the TB program’s CDC Education and Training Focal Point and attend the CDC’s Education and Training Networking conference when requested
• Maintain the IDOH TB program website and ensure all links and materials are reviewed and up to date
• Cookordinate and facilitate the Indiana TB Elimination Advisory Committee and oversee the development and implementation of a Indiana TB elimination plan
• Perform related duties as assigned