Public Health Education Program Lead

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government seeks a Public Health Educator II to oversee, direct, and develop community health education and training programs. The role involves planning, coordination, and evaluation of health education initiatives addressing chronic disease, cancer prevention, and tobacco education.

Requirements include a master's degree in a related field, plus three years of professional health education experience (two in supervision).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, health education, health science, health administration, or closely related health discipline.
• Three years of professional experience in health education, two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Proof of licenses, certifications, and education must be submitted with each application.
• Ability to supervise and direct health education programs and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates a variety of public health education programs which promote the preservation of health and the prevention of disease that includes chronic disease, cancer prevention and tobacco education.
• Plans and develops the health education component of Departmental programs.
• Plans, organizes, conducts, and supervises training programs for Health Department employees and community groups.
• Supervises, coordinates, and monitors the implementation of programs, including the preparation and distribution of educational materials and the presentation of workshops and lectures.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and develops plans for their improvement.
• Supervises health education staff including volunteers and student interns.
• Serves as a liaison with other government agencies and health organizations to coordinate and conduct community health education activities, such as lectures, presentations, health fairs, and community exhibits.
• Provides advice, consultation, and guidance to professional health care providers, community organizations, and others regarding community health education.
• Develops and writes community health education grant proposals and justifications.
• Prepares and monitors grants and operating budgets for health education programs.

Skills

Public health education

Public speaking

Grant proposals & budgets

Education

Master's degree in public health/health education/health science/health administration

Job description

Baltimore County Government seeks a Public Health Educator II to oversee, direct, and develop community health education and training programs. The role involves planning, coordination, and evaluation of health education initiatives addressing chronic disease, cancer prevention, and tobacco education.

Requirements include a master's degree in a related field, plus three years of professional health education experience (two in supervision).