Health Educator I

Job Description Summary

Designs and implements health education programs designed to increase awareness and knowledge for the improvement of health in a community. Keeps up-to-date on changes in health care technology to keep health education program material current. Assist with onboarding of clinical staff including handle with care training and AHA classes.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001389 KER - Education (KMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

Designs and implements health education programs designed to increase awareness and knowledge for the improvement of health in a community. Keeps up-to-date on changes in health care technology to keep health education program material current. Assist with onboarding of clinical staff including handle with care training and AHA classes.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducting assessments and surveys to determine health education needs.
• Collaborating with health specialists and stakeholders to set goals and achieve sustainable results.
• Developing plans and policies toward achieving health education objectives and monitoring the progress.
• Designing and distributing health education materials and aids, including pamphlets, notices, video, and audio clips, images, and posters.
• Facilitating health education events, workshops, conferences, and presentations.
• Identifying strategic partnerships with organizations and stakeholders that promote health education.
• Documenting activities, recording information, and maintaining databases, as well as overseeing health education program staff and volunteers.
• Providing staff, community agencies, and organizations with access to health education resources.
• Assist with AHA courses - ( BLS and ACLS instructor) . Performing CPR or first aid when needed. 
• Provide staff with verbal and physical de-escalation training. 
• Assist security with workplace violence initiatives. 
• Assist with onboarding of new clinical care team members.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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