What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Management Officer (Health Education / Community Outreach) position at Biogensys-AAI?
Job Description:
- Design, develop, promote, and implement health education programs and materials tailored to diverse audiences, including for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses.
- Develop partnerships with community organizations, schools, and other partners to reach and engage the public about Respiratory Viruses (COVID-19, flu, RSV).
- Facilitate Respiratory Virus education/presentations at community outreach activities and events – minimum 3 events per month
- Identify community health education needs and barriers to accessing COVID-19, flu, RSV vaccinations.
- Serve as a liaison between OMMH and Community Based Organizations.
- Track and respond to all health literacy review requests within OMMH and from other departments.
- Evaluate materials based on health literacy and plain language best practices and make recommendations for improvement.
- Track and respond to all language translation requests within OMMH and from other departments.
- Coordinate centralized language translation services according to any standing language services contract.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of health education programs. Prepare reports and recommendations based on evaluation findings.
- Collect and analyze data to assess program impact and identify areas for improvement.
- This position requires occasional evening and weekend work.
- Travel to outreach events across New Jersey may be necessary.
Skills required:
- Bilingual: English and Spanish.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to design and deliver effective health education programs.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Desired skills:
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or similar certification.
- Experience in plain language writing for patient or public facing materials.
- Experience working with diverse populations and communities.
Experience required:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in health education, community outreach, or a related field.
Work hours:
- 9am-5pm
- Lunch period: 1 hour (unpaid)
Additional information:
- Work from Office or Remote: Hybrid (Office and Field)
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $38.58 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Trenton, NJ 08625: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39
