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HEALTH EDUCATOR, CANCER
Job Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR, CANCER
Job Code: 1272
FLSA: E
Job Level: 10
Revised Date: 08/01/2017
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Develop, implement and coordinate various health education activities involved in providing national and local information and educational programs related to cancer screenings.
Work Performed
Develop, organize and coordinate health education programs; identify health care problems, recommend courses of action and evaluate results.
Adapt and implement national and local information, campaigns and education programs to meet the needs of high risk populations in the service area.
Develop, conduct and evaluate training programs in health care; educate members of the community about available resources and appropriate referrals to increase utilization of programs and solve health problems.
Maintain interface with civic groups and health service agencies; develop health goals and determine availability of health services for cancer patients.
Provide education and training consultation to service agencies and consumer organizations; encourage community approaches to health delivery.
Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions; maintain accurate records reflecting work activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology or a related allied health field.
Experience
Two years of experience working in a related field. A master's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
OR AND EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
