Job Abstract

The Health Education Program Coordinator manages and implements health education programs, develops community education and outreach activities, and counsels patients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates bilingual health education programs and activities on preventative health care, chronic disease management, Western medicine, and other related topics
• Develops curricula, toolkits, health education programs and materials
• Provides group class and/or one-on-one health education services to members and the general public
• Acts as primary liaison with appropriate community agencies and schools to establish, promote, and carry out community education and outreach programs
• Manages Health Education centers
• Counsels patients on a variety of subjects such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, smoking cessation, substance abuse, teen health, Hepatitis B, preventive cancer screening and immunization, etc.
• Coordinates with clinical departments to develop bilingual educational material
• Reviews translations of materials for accuracy and appropriateness
• Researches grants and funding opportunities, and assists in writing grant proposals
• Collects, tabulates, analyzes program data, and prepares reports
• Works collaboratively with Administration and Project Management Department, and provides support in health information projects such as activity schedule, newsletter, informational displays, flyers posters, staff bulletin, community health events, etc.
• Travels to NEMS’ clinic site to conduct programs and events
• Supervises summer interns and volunteers and assists in implementing education activities for the Health Center Week
• Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (degree in public health or related field preferred).
• CHES certification preferred
• Two years’ experience in community health education, health communication or related field preferred
• Prior experience in program planning, design and implementation that incorporates evidence-based strategies and cultural competency
• Experience with formative research or program evaluation preferred
• Prior experience working with the underserved, immigrant, low-income and/or Asian communities preferred
• Current documentation of Basic Life Support is required

LANGUAGE:

• Must be fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Must be fluent in Chinese: Cantonese and/or Mandarin (reading, writing, and speaking)

STATUS:

This is an FLSA Non-exempt position.