Community Health Educator (PBERN)
North Carolina Central University
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Community Health Educator (PBERN)
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Working Title | Community Health Educator (PBERN) |
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| Position Number | 819898 |
| Appointment Type | Time Limited - Full Time |
| Tenure Track | No |
| FTE | 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months |
| If time limited, duration date | 06/30/2027 |
Position Overview
| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The Julius L. Chambers Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute (BBRI) is a 40,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art research facility that is dedicated to expanding the University’s research capacity, particularly in the biomedical and biotechnology areas. The BBRI is a broad based multi-disciplinary research and training institute. The mission of the BBRI is to conduct multidisciplinary and inter-institutional research focused on health issues that disproportionately affect minority and underserved groups while providing students with research experiences that will enhance their access to careers in the biomedical sciences. |
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| Primary Purpose of Position | This position is to inform people about healthy choices in behaviors and help them achieve the goal of making those behaviors into habits as it relates to the PBERN grant in all facets. |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Analytical skills. Health educators collect and analyze data and other information in order to evaluate programs and to determine the needs of the people they serve. Instructional skills. Health educators and community health workers should be comfortable with public speaking so that they can lead programs, teach classes, and facilitate discussion with clients and families. Interpersonal skills. Health educators and community health workers interact with many people from a variety of backgrounds. These workers must be good listeners and be culturally sensitive to respond to the needs of the people they serve. Problem-solving skills. Health educators and community health workers must think creatively about how to improve the health of their audience through health education programs. In addition, health educators and community health workers may need to solve problems that arise in planning programs, such as changes to their budget or resistance from the community they are serving. Writing skills. Health educators and community health workers develop written materials to convey health-related information. Health educators also write proposals to develop programs and apply for funding. |
| Minimum Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree in related field(s) |
| Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation | n/a |
| Equal Opportunity Employer | North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
| Function | Administrative |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Develop a community/patient engagement advisory board Part of the Community Engagement Core for the PBERN Work closely with RCMI CEC Collect community-focused surveys for MOU development with clinical practices and student health The CHE will help improve health outcomes for marginalized communities to serve as a Community Health Educator. The Community Health Educator will coordinate the implementation of community health prevention and education activities, including the organization and collaboration with established workgroups and committees, technical assistance to strategic community partners, and implementation of community assessments. |
| Function | Information Technology |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Possible use of iPad or similar technology in the field for community use. Smartboard presentations, use of outlook suite applications. Other Examples could include but are not limited to: Telehealth, remote patient monitoring devices, health trackers, mobile devices ( e.g., smart phones, tablets), mobile health apps, and technologies for managing health information including electronic health records. |
| Function | Public Service |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | EPA02976P |
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| Open Date | 09/12/2023 |
| Date desired for closing or initial review | |
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Date Position Available | 09/25/2023 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
- Other Document
- DD-214 (for Veterans Only)
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
Supplemental Questions
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