Job: Bilingual Health Educator Position, Nashville, TN

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Bilingual Health Educator

See Position Description below and apply at http://jobs.tnstate.edu

**Application deadline 6/29/07**

This Bilingual Health Educator will work on the Cancer Outreach Core of the

Meharry-

Vanderbilt-TSU Partnership to Reduce Cancer Disparities in Nashville, Tennessee.

The

Cancer Outreach Core is focused on reducing cancer disparities by (1) providing

and

improving cancer outreach activities for minority and underserved populations

(particularly

Hispanic and African American populations), and (2) developing community-based

participatory research as collaborative initiatives among academic and community

partners. The academic partners in this NCI-funded partnership are Meharry

Medical

College (www.mmc.edu), Vanderbilt University (Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center,

www.vicc.org), and Tennessee State University. This position is located at the

TSU Center

for Health Research (www.tnstate.edu/healthresearch ).

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www.tnstate.edu – Nashville, Tennessee

Apply online: http://jobs.tnstate.edu

(Click " Search Postings " – Select Department: Center for Health Research)

Job Title Bilingual Health Educator

Department CENTER FOR HEALTH RESEARCH

Number of hours per week: 37.5

Days to be worked: Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Months per year: Fiscal (12 months)

If modified, list months:

Job Type Full-Time

Campus Main Campus

If other location, please indicate:

Position Number 048070

Salary $28,065 - $35,082

Pay Basis Monthly

Job Description

Develops and provides education and outreach on health promotion and prevention

topics

in collaboration with community partners, in both English and Spanish. Delivers

education

and outreach programs at various community venues, during a range of daytime,

evening

and weekend hours. Conducts periodic assessments of community interests and

health

education needs in areas of health promotion, disease prevention, and clinical

trials, in

collaboration with community and academic partners. Adapts education materials

and

presentations to be linguistically and culturally appropriate for specific

populations

(including translation to Spanish when appropriate). Establishes and maintains

rapport and

strong working relationships with community and academic partners, attends

community

meetings at various times, and participates on committees as assigned. Prepares

and

delivers relevant in-service training programs for researchers, staff, and other

professionals. Collects and maintains program monitoring and evaluation data on

outreach and education activities, and prepares periodic reports of outreach and

education

activities. Trains and oversees students and volunteers to assist with

activities. This

position will focus particularly on cancer-related topics, such as cancer

prevention,

screening, treatment, clinical trials and survivorship.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Health Education or related field.

One year experience working with diverse and/or underserved populations (as

employee

or volunteer); and/or working with community-based organizations, public health

agencies, and/or health care facilities. Ability to establish rapport and work

effectively with

a variety of populations, particularly underserved populations. Fluency in both

English and

Spanish (listening, speaking, writing and reading).

Ability to maintain positive, friendly demeanor and relate well with the public,

and to

encourage participation of community members in program activities.

Excellent public speaking skills and written communication skills.

Knowledge of effective health education models and strategies that encourage

community

capacity-building and empowerment, in particular for underserved and

low-literacy

populations.

Knowledge of general health promotion topics and primary and secondary

prevention of

specific chronic conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and others.

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, to stay organized, and to

prioritize work

appropriately.

Intermediate competency in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint;

optionally Access), internet browsers, and email programs.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours

and at

any outreach activities as assigned.

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Successful candidate will be assessed on Spanish speaking and writing ability.

Continuation of position is contingent upon continued funding.

Job Open Date 05-18-2007

Job Close Date 06-29-2007

Job Category Administrative/Professional

Requisition Number 0560

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers an excellent benefits package. Regular

full-time

employees are eligible to participate in a major medical/health plan, dental

plan and

disability plan; and accrue sick and/or vacation leave. In addition, several

educational

programs are available for employees of the University.