Epid. Environmental and Occupational Health

NJ Dept. of Health and Senior Services

PO Box 369

Trenton, NJ 08625-0369

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services

Communicable Disease Service

Public Health Consultant 1 (Health Educator), Vaccine Preventable Disease Program

Salary: $58,750- $67,027

Description:

Under the direction of the Vaccine Preventable Disease Program Manager:

· Design, implement and manage studies related to the effectiveness of health education programs/campaigns for communicable diseases, especially those associated with vaccine preventable disease. Produce written reports to include recommendations and strategies to correct and improve existing and future health education campaigns/programs. Develop and implement new approaches and strategies to prevent and control vaccine preventable diseases.

· Develop and implement training modules (i.e., lectures, satellite courses) for use in training staff from DHSS and public health partners.

· Design web-based information/training programs for the public and healthcare professionals.

· Design educational materials, behavioral interventions, and social marketing strategies to educate and promote program goals.

· Function as a consultant to other state and local health departments/agencies on health education and program evaluations related to vaccine preventable disease. Participate in immunization-related councils, committees, etc. and work with public health partners to promote VPDP vaccination campaigns, develop materials specific to pandemic influenza.

· All of the above duties will be performed for H1N1 virus vaccine distribution campaigns throughout the influenza season.

· Certified Health Education Specialist Preferred.

Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree supplemented by a Master’s of Public Health Education or Community Health Education.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience in a large-scale community health and/or public health education program, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity.

License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

To apply send resume with cover letter to Suzanne.miro@doh.state.nj.us and PSTEEOH@doh.state.nj.us. Or mail to Patricia DeCarlo, Administrative Assistant 1, Epid. Environmental and Occupational Health, NJ Dept. of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 369, Trenton, NJ 08625-0369

New Jersey Dept. of Health and Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer