Indianapolis, IN30+ days ago
Job Requirements · Education: o 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 o Master’s degree in public health, Community Health, or others relevant program * Knowledge, skills, and abilities: 1. o Advanced certification such as Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) is strongly preferred 2. o Proficient in public speaking and developing presentations for a variety of audiences 3. o Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using principles of risk communication where appropriate; 4. o Ability to identify, communicate and work effectively with medical providers and local health department staff 5. o Knowledge of the epidemiology and biology of tuberculosis; 6. o Knowledge of state laws and regulations as well as federal public health guidance documents pertaining to tuberculosis; 7. * 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; * · Coordinate 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.