The Public Health Educator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing public health education initiatives centered on cancer and other chronic diseases. In the role of the Regional Chronic Disease Coalition Coordinator (RCDC) for Somerset and Morris counties, this position involves fostering partnerships, facilitating collaborative efforts, managing community outreach, and supporting program strategies focused on prevention, early detection, and survivorship management and support.
Master of Public Health degree in health education from an accredited college or university with CHES Certification. Or a BS degree from an accredited college or university which includes or is supplemented by the successful completion of course work in the following six areas:1. Health education theory2. Education program planning and evaluation3. Education processes4. Social and behavioral sciences5. Research methodology6. Public health administrationand CHES Certification plus (3) years relevant health education work experience in either a local health department or state or local health agency may be substituted for a MPH.Three (3) years' experience in assessing community health education needs and in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of varied and diversified health education programs in either a local health department or state or local health agency, including experience in supervising professionals, technical and other employees.Ability to analyze, develop, and interpret County policies, and to work harmoniously with all Departments, associates, subordinates, and others having an interest in County government.Ability to take a leading role by providing needed advice and assistance.Knowledge of modern public health education techniques and practices, principles and most effective methods of disseminating information, developing community support and cooperation, analyzing and evaluating community health needs and resources; the basis for the formulation of policies and procedures; disease control, epidemiology, statistics, and environmental health; principles and theory of educational program planning.Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Ability to learn and utilize information systems related to the duties of the position.
Benefits include health coverage (medical, prescription, and dental), paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick), a deferred compensation plan, and enrollment in the NJ State Pension System
Somerset County - Department of Health
27 Warren Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
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