Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (ELC) Public Health Educator
State of Hawaii
Department of Health
Disease Outbreak Control Division
Downtown, Oahu
PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR
Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (ELC)
$4,600 - $5,200 per month, salary commensurate with training and experience
Exempt, non-civil service, full-time, temporary appointment. The primary purpose of this position is to develop educational materials, media campaigns, public-facing presentations related to prevention of reportable diseases; responsible for working subject matter expert (SME) staff to develop and maintain training protocols; responds to public inquiries and coordinates DOH and district’s response to public issues of concern with SME and the communication/information specialists’ input.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
EXPERIENCE: Three years of professional experience in community health education which involved educating the public in the prevention of disease and other unhealthy conditions and working as a consultant to other professionally trained individuals such as physicians, nurses, social workers and teachers.
LICENSE: Hawaii State Drivers’ License preferred. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.
Who May Apply
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
How to Apply
Mail completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment with original signature, cover letter, detailed resume, three (3) references, and salary requirements to:
Department of Health
Disease Outbreak Control Division
PO BOX 3378
Honolulu, Hawaii 96801-3378
Application Packet at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
Other Information
For additional information, you may contact the HR Associate, at [email protected]
Recruitment is continuous until needs are met for position #123478, 123439, 123438.
This position is exempt from civil service. Employment in such positions is considered to be “at will.” This position can be up to a 24-month appointment, federally funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Cooperative Agreement for the budget period beginning August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021. Continuation of this position will be dependent on a successful application for subsequent grant periods.
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and environment for all people in Hawaii. Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) supports a diverse-multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels, and creates an inclusive work environment, free from discrimination.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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