Public Health Educator II

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.  

Position Highlights:

Position Title: Public Health Educator II

Location: Hybrid

Position End Date: 1/31/2026

Salary: $70,000.00

Overview:

The CDC Foundation seeks a Public Health Educator II who will serve as the infection prevention health educator for the Surveillance of Healthcare Associated Antibiotic Resistance and Patient Safety (SHARPPS) Program in the Communicable Disease Branch of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The individual in this role will create and disseminate outreach and educational resources aimed at enhancing infection prevention among frontline staff throughout various healthcare settings, with a specific focus on outpatient and long-term care environments.

Qualifications:

· Working knowledge of community assessment techniques.

· Thorough knowledge of public health principles, practices, and education methodologies.

· Experience in developing health education and outreach materials for diverse audiences.

· Considerable knowledge of modern health education theories, techniques, and dissemination methods.

· Experience in applying community health education principles at the local level.

· Ability to organize, coordinate, and implement public health education programs.

· Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills, adaptable to audiences with varying educational backgrounds.

· Proficiency in computers and software, including word processing, publishing, and presentation tools.

· Educational requirements: Master’s degree in Public Health Education or Public Health with a major in public health education and two years of experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in Health Education and four years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with the SHARRPS Program’s Lead Infection Preventionist to develop a statewide strategic vision and plan for strengthening infection prevention and control.

· Facilitate infection prevention and control training sessions by conducting educational interventions grounded in current scientific research and public health standards, specifically tailored to the unique characteristics of each healthcare setting.

· Develop, plan, implement and/or revise educational materials and tools to assist in the assessment and promotion of infection prevention compliance.

· Make content for all healthcare workers, regardless of previous training or background knowledge.

· Work in coordination with Local Health Departments to address identified infection prevention and control gaps and develop educational tools to address them.

Special Notes:

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in order to best support the State of North Carolina in their public health programming.

This position is currently a hybrid position. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.

Salary : $70,000