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Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title Public Health Representative III

Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department NJMS - Emergency Medicine

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Public Health Representative III in the Department of Emergency Medicine within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

Under supervision of Emergency Medicine and the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES), the Public Health Representative III participates in the development, administration and implementation of public health programs and performs both office and field work related to health screening, diagnostic, and linkage-to-care services; and poison control center services. Assists in identifying community health needs and supporting program activities that promote disease prevention and control, with a focus on HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and poison prevention. Coordinates with healthcare providers, community organizations, stakeholders, and public health agencies to support patient follow-up, reporting, and access to care; performs related duties as required.

Responsible for fostering statewide public awareness on poisoning injury risk, poison prevention safety, and the services of the poison control center by providing poison prevention education programs and community outreach to diverse populations within the state of New Jersey.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Plans, develops, implements and evaluates NJPIES’ statewide community education programs and outreach activities. It is anticipated that 25-40% of overall time will be dedicated to field work (health fairs, educational programs, special events) with the remainder in the office.
- Assists supervisory personnel in administering public health program activities by identifying community health needs and supporting the development of appropriate interventions, including poisoning injury prevention, disease prevention, screening, and linkage-to-care services.
- Does the office and/or field work required to promote the objectives of a specific public health program for poisoning prevention, as well as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C screening and linkage to care.
- Works with municipal, county, and local health authorities, as well as healthcare providers and community-based organizations, to coordinate program activities involving patients, healthcare personnel, residents, and government officials.
- Assists in conducting public health surveys, screenings, and testing activities (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis B and C), including collection of specimens, data gathering, and follow-up activities; compiles and maintains data for program evaluation and reporting.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 18S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 51988.000

Mid Range Salary 61929.000

Maximum Salary 72984.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- 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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field plus one (1) year community based social service experience.
- Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Certifications/Licenses

- Must be willing to obtain CHES or MCHES certification within one year of employment.
- Must have valid NJ Driver’s license and access to a vehicle on a daily basis for frequent travel throughout New Jersey for community education programs, meetings, and events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Proficiency in English required.
- Must have a passion for health equity issues.
- Must have Excellent listening, communication, organizational, public speaking, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Certification in Health Education, either as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) preferred.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Familiarity with the local community and social service community resources are preferred.
- Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Ability to walk to various areas of the hospital and navigate a large volume of patients.
- Ability to travel from location-to-location as needed.
- Never pulling/pushing, lifting, and carrying over 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position requires flexible work hours to accommodate patient and community partner needs, and candidate is required to be on site during assigned hours.
These hours can include evenings and weekends.
Work adjustments will be made, with notice, according to state-level COVID-19 guidelines at time of employment.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST1151

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City Newark

State NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus one (1) year community based social service experience. or equivalent experience, education, and/or training that may be substituted for the degree requirement?
  • yes
  • no
• • Do you have valid New Jersey Driver’s license and access to a vehicle on a daily basis for frequent travel throughout New Jersey for community education programs, meetings, and events?
  • yes
  • no
• • Are you willing to obtain CHES or MCHES certification within one year of employment?
  • yes
  • no

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

- Resume/CV

Optional Documents

- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Certifications/Licenses