Health education Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Summary :

Responds to the health education needs of the department; develops and implements community and professional educational program plans, intervention strategies, educational trainings, meetings and seminars, and / or in engaging health systems and / or community-based organizations (CBOs) in health promotion activities; assists in the collection of data and resources for development and evaluation of grants / contracts, research, educational programs, educational or promotional materials in the department and through outreach programs; works under the supervision of the Director and in collaboration with the Program Coordinator and other team members; works with community volunteers and / or health systems / CBOs, Roswell Park staff, clinicians and investigators to develop and present educational programs for patients, public and professionals related to cancer education; trains and coordinates the training curriculum for volunteers, staff and community members as it relates to cancer and health disparities programs and interventions; works collaboratively with other agencies, institutions and individuals in Western New York to create, evaluate and present appropriate cancer education / health promotion programs and materials to meet the missions and goals of the department, including opportunities for telemedicine education; writes, edits proofreads and copyedits a variety of documents for health care professionals, patients and the lay public, including educational materials, brochures, posters, presentation materials and articles for publication.

Salary range for this position is $54,207 - $68,615 annually which includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications :

Required Education and Experience

1. Master’s degree in public health, health education or a related field and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience or a combined one (1) year of full-time experience and internship experience in a community, patient or customer-oriented support; or

2. Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education or a related field and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience or a combined three (3) years of full-time experience and internship experience in a community patient or customer-oriented support; or

3. Associates degree in public health, health education or a related field and the equivalent of five (5) years of experience in a community patient or customer-oriented support; or

4. High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma and the equivalent of seven (7) years of experience in a community patient or customer-oriented support.