Job Title: TB Health Educator
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Work Setup: Hybrid, 3 days onsite and 2 days remote
Occasional field work and/or overnight travel may be required
Duration: 1 year contract to start with multi-year extensions
Hourly Pay: $30-$35/hour
Job Description:
The TB health educator serves as a contractor through CAI in the TB Prevention & Care program at the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). The purpose of this position is to minimize morbidity and mortality associated with tuberculosis among Indiana residents by conducting health education and training activities to internal staff, external partners, and the public.
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;
- Coordinate and facilitate the Indiana TB Elimination Advisory Committee and oversee the development and implementation of a Indiana TB elimination plan.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's in public health education, community health education, public health, education, health science, or a behavioral health-related field.
- Relevant public health experience.
- Knowledge of the epidemiology and biology of tuberculosis.
- Familiarity with state laws and regulations and federal public health guidance documents related to tuberculosis.
- Prior experience creating relevant training and education materials for diverse audiences.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick adaptability to other database applications, such as IN-TRAIN and Redcap.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using principles of risk communication where appropriate.
- Able to identify, communicate, and work effectively with medical providers and local health department staff.
