Immunization Health Educator (Public Health Educator 2) P/T

Initial Posting Date:

11/11/2024

Application Deadline:

11/25/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,755 - $7,296

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Immunization Health Educator (Public Health Educator 2) P/T

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Immunization Program is recruiting for a Part-TimeImmunization Health Educator – P/T, Job Share to carry out certain federal and state requirements of the Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers Program (IQIP), including: conducting formal IQIP quality improvement visits, providing technical assistance, and coordinating immunization program activities for over 600 enrolled clinics and local public health departments. 

You will be responsible for acting as a member of self-directed team, for evaluating the provider and team performance, effectiveness, and program improvement activities. You will exercise considerable independence in prioritizing, planning, conducting, concluding, and evaluating position required activities. You act as the front-line access to ALERT IIS technical assistance and are expected to have a working knowledge of related areas such as other public health programs, medical billing procedures, health record processes and national clinical improvement benchmarks.

You will use independent judgment to provide detailed technical assistance and evaluation of complex immunization program requirements and immunization standards to Oregon immunization providers, and to provide highly skilled triage and problem solving to other program area subject matter experts.

Part-time / Job Share Information

• This position is a job-share and will split duties with another Immunization Heath Educator.  
• This is a part-time position (20 hours/week), and the monthly salary range is $4,755 - $7,296 (the salary range listed above on the job announcement is for a full-time position).

​  ** Part-time employees are eligible for benefits at a prorated rate**

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.

This is a PART-TIME, permanent position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

Benefits will be available at a part-time accrued rate for Job Share roles.

• This position is represented by SEIU
• Employees sharing the 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) split the benefits, with contributions that are equal.
• If one Job Share partner is removed, resigns, or is otherwise separated from state service, pending this action, the Appointing Authority has the right to determine if job sharing is still appropriate for the position.
• If you are an internal candidate (OHA) coming from a limited duration position, you would return to a limited duration position in the event the job shares ends.
• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx 
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • Accrued paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

Location:

Approximately 50% of the work occurs during site visits to public and private immunization providers in assigned territory, as well as occasional work in other territories. These trips are 1-5 days in duration.  Work hours may be other than 8:00 – 5:00, including evening and weekends.  Employee may be required to work occasional evenings or weekends on- or off-site as part of the program’s emergency response to a designated public health event.  Working conditions are a combination of office and remote locations, with full access to needed operating systems and technology in either location.

There are times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

• Valid Oregon Driver’s License and ability to drive for 5-6 hours at a time required.

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation, and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in a health or education related field AND three years of progressively responsible professional experience related to the series concept (e.g. public health, community health, mental health, or social work experience) 

OR

A Master’s degree in a health or education related field AND one year of public health, community health, mental health, or social work experience.

Desired Attributes

Experience in the following areas is desirable:

• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
• Demonstrated education and experience in public health education theory and practice. 
• Education and experience in quality assurance and quality improvement processes.
• Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of immunizations across the lifespan.
• Experience and commitment to working collaboratively in a self-directed team style. 
• Leadership skills – including professional verbal and written communication, teamwork, program design, and group facilitation skills.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application.
• Upload a current resume that demonstrates how your personal (lived), educational, and professional experience qualify you for this position. (required)
• Attach a Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Desired Attributes section of this announcement.

(requested)

• Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Update professional, educational, voluntary, and personal experience on your resume. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.  For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Questions/Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Kathleen Noonan at 971-453-1904  (TTY 711) or Email: kathleen.r.noonan@oha.oregon.gov.

TTY users may dial 711 or 1-800-735-2900.

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Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
• Candidates gathered from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
• Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.  OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
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• Applicant Help and Support webpage

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants based on their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.