| Post Code: D716 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS7201 | |
| Classification Number: C2327 | |
| Open: 03/29/2007 | |
| Close: 04/19/2007 | |
| Location: Portland | |
*Salary reflects full time.
Immunization Health Educator-Job Share 60% Public Health Educator-Full time This employment opportunity is with the Public Health Division, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one JOB-SHARE and one FULL TIME opening in the Office of Family Health, Immunization Program in PORTLAND. A union represents these positions. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor's Degree in a health or education field AND one year of public health experience. A Master's Degree in a health, education or related field may substitute for the one year of public health experience. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A State of Oregon Application Form PD100; AND A cover letter that clearly addresses each of the following desired competencies listed below. If you do not respond to each of the desired competencies, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview.
You may deliver, mail, e-mail or fax your completed application. It must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline. E-mail directly to DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us
Please include in the subject line the announcement number LEHS7201
OR
Mail or deliver your application materials to:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Jennifer Moisa
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
OR
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications.
APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following:
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The purpose of the Immunization Health Educator (job-share) position is assisting the Provider Services Team (PST) in carrying out team goals, objectives, planning, development and evaluation activities. Along with other health educators on the team, this position provides services to public and private providers in a small territory of the state. The position is responsible for the ongoing recruitment, retention, training and education of these providers about all aspects of the Immunization Program, including but are not limited to: Vaccines for Children (VFC), Public Sector 317 Programs, ALERT (Oregon’s Immunization Registry) and AFIX (a continuous quality improvement process). In addition, this position is responsible for coordination of special projects of the PST, including focused immunization outreach pilots and program wide social marketing committee activities. The purpose of the Public Health Educator position is to assist in the development, coordination, marketing and implementation of Immunization assurance and quality improvement activities provided to enrolled clinics across a large portion of the state. These activities include, but are not limited to: Vaccines for Children (VFC), Public Sector 317 Programs, ALERT (Oregon’s Immunization Registry) and AFIX (a continuous quality improvement process). In addition, this position also shares responsibility for education and training of immunization providers and the general public. Major duties include: Education, Training and Consultation: Plans, develops, and conducts individual and group trainings, workshops, in-services, or conferences pertaining to Immunization Program activities in respective counties; provides in-person (site visits) and telephone training and technical assistance to assure providers comply with the policies and procedures of Immunization Program services; provides training and consultation, including statewide in-services and workshops on immunization in general; consults with private and public sector staff on development and evaluation of new programs and health education materials. Technical Assistance: Prepares and edits technical articles, publications, and reports; assists in the preparation of content and presentation materials for county, state and national conferences and workshops; represents the immunization program at state and national meetings; develops or arranges promotional and educational material; researches and answers immunization questions (using the guidelines listed in 5a of this position description) from public and private medical providers and the general public; provides technical assistance on a daily basis from the office and on regular provider site visits on the following: current immunization recommendations: types, nature and use of vaccines; coordination and spacing of vaccines, techniques of administration; side effects and adverse reactions; contraindications, procedures on exposure to disease, vaccine storage and handling. Program Planning: Identifies immunization strategies in provider offices, and determines educational approaches to address them; plans and implements appropriate educational strategies; uses these strategies to develop health education materials. WORKING CONDITIONS This position works a professional workweek and the employee’s flexibility to this work schedule is considered a condition of employment. It is understood that the hours of work may vary from day to day, week to week and will include occasional weekend and evening hours. The hiring manager will work with the position incumbent to determine work schedule specifics Approximately 50% of the work occurs during site visits to public and private immunization providers. These trips are 1- 5 days in duration. Work hours may be other than 8:00 - 5:00, including evening and weekends. You must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
