Health Educator
San Francisco, CA 
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Job Description
Health Educator

PPH-Domestic-Core-TB

Full Time

78514BR

Job Summary

Note: This is 5-year contract, with possibility of extension, that offers full benefits (medical, dental, vision, including retirement & pension eligibility).
The position is located at the California Department of Public Health Tuberculosis Control Branch (TBCB) in Richmond, CA.


The health educator will work on a statewide tuberculosis (TB) prevention initiative, TB Free California, aimed at promoting prevention strategies to reduce the burden of TB disease in California. The health educator, in collaboration with the TB Free California Director and the TB Prevention Nurse Consultant, will use skills as a seasoned, experienced communications and education professional with a full understanding of practices to develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate a statewide communication and training strategy focused on testing for and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) for patients at high risk for progression to active disease.


The Health Educator in TB Prevention should have a strong background in health education, program management, and public health practice. In this position, the health educator will rapidly develop tuberculosis (TB) subject matter expertise and apply knowledge of tuberculosis prevention practices to guide and implement a statewide program focused on best practices for latent TB infection (LTBI) testing and treatment.

Duties include:

  • Provide subject matter expertise, coordination and planning for statewide LTBI initiative.
  • Develop relationships with new external partners, including community clinics and community-based organizations.
  • Develop and review health educational materials to be used with patients and communities at risk for LTBI
  • Write grant documents and reports needed to maintain funding for TB prevention work
  • Serves as lead for support staff and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team on statewide TB prevention project.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

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Department Description

Institute for Global Health Sciences works with the California Department of Public Health on several projects to help improve the health of Californians. One of these projects include the Tuberculosis Control Branch (TBCB), and is located at the CDPH campus in Richmond, CA. CDPH is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the people in California. To protect and improve the health of all, TBCB provides leadership and resources to prevent and control tuberculosis (TB). This mission is carried out in collaboration with local health jurisdictions and stakeholders in the public and private sectors. IGHS is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world's most vulnerable populations. It integrates UCSF expertise in all of the health, social, and biological sciences, and focuses that expertise on pressing issues in global health. IGHS works with partners in countries throughout the world to achieve these aims. https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/california-department-public-health-programs

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related area and minimum 3 years directly relevant experience/ or equivalent experience / training
  • At least two years of work experience in one of the following areas: 1. Clinical, academic, or non-profit health education work or 2. public health practice (as a professional at a local health department or state health department)
  • Highly developed skills and expertise in organizational and project management. Ability to direct projects through from inception to completion on schedule. Organized and able to multi-task
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with and advise management and staff, including all types of medical providers. Strong diplomacy skills and ability to develop strong working relationships with external agencies, partners, institutions and community groups
  • Outstanding skills in written and verbal communications with the ability produce high-quality reports, documentation, and presentations
  • Proven ability to work with management and staff across departments and to serve as an information resource for stakeholders, providing advice and recommendations on complex issues of functionality and program development. Able facilitate productive meetings and provide high-level summaries of work

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master of Public Health and/or equivalent experience/training
  • Expertise in infectious diseases, chronic diseases, preventative health, and/or public health programming Graphic design experience (using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or similar)
  • Experience managing support staff and/or early career public health professionals
  • Ability to rapidly develop content expertise in latent tuberculosis infection and tuberculosis disease prevention and control, including policies, clinical guidelines, and culturally-specific best practices

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

004398 HEALTH EDUCATOR 3

Job Category

Professional and Managerial, Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

100%

Appointment End Date

30-Jun-2029

Location

Richmond, CA

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F 8am-5pm

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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