Summary
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. The
scope of this position includes, but is not limited to:
Essential Duties/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;
* Perform related duties as assigned.
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:
* Advanced certification such as Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) is strongly preferred
* Proficient in public speaking and developing presentations for a variety of
audiences
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using
principles of risk communication where appropriate;
* Ability to identify, communicate and work effectively with medical providers
and local health department staff
* Knowledge of the epidemiology and biology of tuberculosis;
* Knowledge of state laws and regulations as well as federal public health
guidance documents pertaining to tuberculosis;
* Skill in identification of public health problems pertinent to Indiana
residents;
* Skill in developing relevant training and education materials for a variety
of audiences
* Proficient in using Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn other
database applications, including IN-TRAIN and Redcap
* Ability to provide prompt, courteous, and helpful customer service;
* Ability to collaborate with others inside and outside the agency to identify
public health problems and form recommendations;
* Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently to meet internal and external
deadlines;
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* Ability to promote cultural competencies in health providers working with
diverse populations
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports
The incumbent may also be responsible for directing and coordinating the work of
interns
Difficulty of Work
The incumbent must have or rapidly acquire expert knowledge of tuberculosis.
They must use this knowledge and their critical thinking skills to ascertain the
existence of public health threats, conduct appropriate training and education
activities, and identify appropriate interventions. The incumbent will routinely
exercise independent judgment to identify appropriate actions in complex
situations that are not explicitly described in state regulations and public
health guidance documents. They are expected to show initiative in independently
identifying and executing process improvements and/or special projects that
would benefit IDOH and Indiana residents. Failure of the incumbent to properly
execute their duties could have grave consequences for Indiana residents.
Responsibility
The incumbent is expected to support IDOH's vision, comply with agency
administrative and fiscal policies, and practice cultural sensitivity in all
work activities. The incumbent must have knowledge of state and federal privacy
laws and protect patient confidentiality at all times. The incumbent initially
works under the close supervision of their supervisor, but works more
independently with acquired experience. The supervisor sets the overall
objectives and determines what resources are available. The incumbent and the
supervisor will work together to develop guidelines, projects, and work to be
done. The incumbent plans, directs, monitors, evaluates and identifies needs and
resolves most conflicts within assigned projects. The incumbent interprets and
applies policies in terms of established goals, objectives, and accepted
practices. The incumbent is expected to bring controversial or complex issues to
the attention of the supervisor for more detailed direction and guidance. The
incumbent is expected to keep the supervisor informed of progress and
potentially critical items. Completed work is reviewed for feasibility,
conformance to program policy and practices, and effectiveness in meeting
specific goals and objectives.
Personal Work Relationships
The incumbent is a part of the TB Prevention & Care program within the
Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Prevention division at IDOH. The incumbent
works closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Global TB
Institute at Rutgers, health care providers, and local health departments. The
incumbent is expected to maintain good working relationships with these entities
as well as other internal and external partners.
Physical Effort
The incumbent must be physically able to type on a computer, to communicate via
telephone, and to sit and/or stand at a workstation for a 7.5-hour workday.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an indoor office setting with an option for a hybrid work
schedule (three days per week in-office/two days remote). Occasional field work
and/or overnight travel may be required. The incumbent must be willing to
receive immunizations for communicable diseases when necessary and appropriate.A
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