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Public Health Coordinator

North Carolina Central University

Posted on Sep 18, 2024

Public Health Coordinator

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State – Health Benefits
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount and more.

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title	Public Health Coordinator
Position Number	819985
Appointment Type	Time Limited - Full Time
Tenure Track	No
FTE	1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date

Position Overview

Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The Office of Health Promotion and Education supports the University and Division by providing an array of preventative educational, physical and mental health services. Inclusive and student centered in our approach, this office adapts to the changing needs of the campus community through innovation, technology and excellence. The Office of Health Promotion and Education works closely with our Student Health Center which is responsible for providing primary health care to the student campus community in a professional, competent caring, and confidential manner. We collaborate with our organizational unit to provide reasonably comprehensive ambulatory medical services to all eligible students; promoting disease prevention through health education; providing non-classroom health education on issues that impact the student both physically and psychologically; provide counseling services with referrals to other psychological professionals when necessary; provide ancillary support services (i.e. laboratory, pharmacy, and administrative); providing advisory, collaborative, and educational assistance to other university departments; and ensuring staff competency to support and fulfill this mission. The goals are to maintain quality of care, client satisfaction, affordability, accessibility, and suitability for operational effectiveness.
Primary Purpose of Position	This position is time-limited, grant-supported; and reports to the Health Educator. The Public Health Coordinator is responsible and accountable for NCCU health education and promotion policies, procedures, and overall program priorities related to STI/HIV prevention. Specifically, this position is dedicated to the ITTS grant with testing program promotion and reporting responsibilities.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Knowledge of Health Education Responsibilities, Competencies, and Sub-competencies as well as Health Education theory and research methods Knowledge of evidence-based practices for HIV and sexually transmitted infections prevention and risk reduction Experience with health communications, health education material creation and social media Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to work independently, proactively, and collaboratively Experience with data collection, analysis and reporting Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point or other word processing, presentations and data analysis software Peer education experience and experience working with volunteer committees Experience and interest in work with diverse groups of people and/or underrepresented groups Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting Data entry ability, attention to detail, good motor skills, and interpersonal skills
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor degree in health behavior, health education, health promotion, public health or related field or 3-5 years of experience as a certified phlebotomist.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation	Phlebotomy state certification, and Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.
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

Work Coordination/Planning

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Coordination of all Integrated Targeted Testing Services (ITTS) education, outreach, and testing events
Work collaboratively with campus partners to provide inclusive education on topics such as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), HIV, general sex education, and preventive treatment options such as PReP to individuals identified to be at a high risk of contracting HIV
Work closely with our community partner, Durham County Department of Public Health to provide large-scale testing events, participate in community outreach, and acquire additional training as needed

Function	Program Management
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.	Manage campus-wide condom and safer sex supply distribution program Collect project data, prepare, and submit monthly and quarterly reports for the ITTS program and as needed for organizational unit reporting Serve as co-advisor for Project SAFE to support education efforts related to STI/HIV outreach

Function	Knowledge - Program and Organization
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.	Possess a thorough knowledge of principles and practices of Public Health Education Demonstrate knowledge of methods and techniques of disseminating wellness/health education information to the university’s campus and surrounding community Prepare and update as-needed policies and procedures related to the ITTS manual

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA03266P
Open Date	09/17/2024
Date desired for closing or initial review
Close Date	09/24/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Date Position Available
Special Instructions to Applicants	You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave Community Service Leave NC State – Health Benefits NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 11-12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount and more.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
List of References

Optional Documents

DD-214 (Veterans Only)
NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)

Supplemental Questions

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