What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Health Education Specialist position at MD Anderson Center?
The Sr. Health Education Specialist will serve as the primary liaison between the research team and the enrolled healthcare centers for a program called Taking Texas Tobacco Free, a comprehensive, evidence-based tobacco-free workplace program. The Sr. Health Education Specialist will work with the healthcare organizations we partner with to provide continued support and technical assistance to their staff and to the populations they serve in their smoking quit attempts. The components involved in our program include providing ongoing educational opportunities and specialized tobacco cessation trainings for staff, guidance on developing and implementing policies, various tobacco-cessation related resources for distribution at facilities, and aiding organizations in their community outreach efforts.
Our team as a whole is focused on better understanding how the social and environmental context affects people's cancer-related risk behaviors, with a focus on groups of people that experience poor health outcomes and an emphasis on tobacco dependence. Our Lab works in partnership with community groups and organizations both locally and across the state.
KEY FUNCTIONS :
Build and Maintain Relationships
- Expand infrastructure for outreach to various healthcare centers through developing and maintaining community partnerships;
- Collaborate with academic and community partners to develop, implement, and assess education and outreach efforts linked to CPRIT research priorities;
- Maintain positive and communicative relationships with program champions at partner centers; and
- Promote collaboration and collegiality that demonstrates respect and professionalism to our partners at all times.
Program Development / Delivery
Team with Others
Self-Motivation
Oral Communication
Other duties as assigned
Onsite Presence : Required upon request.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequency
Sedentary Environment
Patient Contact
Wearing Protective Equipment
Deadlines
Traveling
Frequent 34-66%
Seldom 3-10%
Seldom 3-10%
Constant 67-100%
Frequent 34-66%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequency
Weight
Standing
Walking
Driving
Sitting
Reaching
Bending / Stooping
Carrying
Lifting
Pushing / Pulling
Keyboarding
Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33%
Frequent 34-66%
Constant 67-100%
Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 10-33%
Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33%
Constant 67-100%
10-25 lbs
10-25 lbs
10-25 lbs
COGNITIVE DEMANDS
Attention to detail
Appropriate Behavior
Critical Thinking
Following Instructions
Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback
Interpersonal Skills
Multitasking
Oral Communication
Organizing
Problem Solving
Reading Skills / Comprehension
Written Communication
EDUCUATION :
Required : Master's degree in Health Education, Public Health, or Community Health Education or other related degrees / disciplines.
EXPERIENCE :
Required : Four years experience in health education. Experience in program planning and supervision.
Preferred : Relevant experience as a health educator. Community-based education; motivational interviewing; training in a medical setting.
Preferred Certification : Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
OTHER :
Required : Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
