Public Health Representative III

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University in Newark is seeking a Public Health Representative III to manage public health programs focusing on HIV and Hepatitis awareness. Responsibilities include conducting health screenings, coordinating with healthcare providers, and supporting community intervention development. The role requires a bachelor's degree and strong communication skills, and offers competitive benefits including medical coverage and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and one year of community-based social-service experience.
• Ability to work comfortably with patients and medical staff.
• Excellent listening, communication, and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering public-health programs and identifying community health needs.
• Conduct office and field work to promote HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C screening.
• Coordinate with local health authorities and community organizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Ability to work with patients and medical staff

Passion for health equity issues

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), integrates education, clinical care, and research to improve human health. With eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six research centers focusing on cancer, neuroscience, translational research, biotechnology, environmental health, and health policy, RBHS offers comprehensive programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and allied health careers. Clinical operations span New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, and Blackwood, among other locations, partnering with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and other affiliates.

Posting Summary

The Department of Emergency Medicine seeks a Public Health Representative III to administer and implement public‑health programs focused on HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. The role includes office and field work such as health screening, diagnostic testing, and linkage‑to‑care services, while coordinating with healthcare providers, community organizations, and public‑health agencies to promote disease prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisory staff in administering public‑health programs, identifying community health needs and supporting intervention development.
• Conduct office and field work to promote HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C screening and linkage to care.
• Coordinate with municipal, county, and local health authorities, healthcare providers, and community organizations for patient and program coordination.
• Perform public‑health surveys, screenings, and testing activities, collecting specimens, gathering data, and conducting follow‑up; compile and maintain data for program evaluation and reporting.
• Assist in preparing case histories, reports, and data supporting diagnostic or vital‑statistics reporting, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and one (1) year of community‑based social‑service experience, or equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted.
• Certifications/Licenses: None specified.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work comfortably with patients and medical staff; excellent listening, communication, and organization skills; passion for health equity issues.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; direct patient experience preferred; familiarity with local community and social‑service resources preferred; phlebotomy certification preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Walk within hospital areas and navigate a high volume of patients; travel between sites as needed; never lift or carry over 50 pounds.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate patient needs; on‑site during assigned hours, including evenings and weekends.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University policy provides equal employment opportunity irrespective of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, military service liability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information (including refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1, employees may be required to provide proof of influenza vaccination for the current Flu Season unless a medical or religious exemption is granted; additional infection‑control policies may apply. Failure to provide required vaccination proof or a valid exemption may result in offer rescission or disciplinary action.