Public Health Representative II

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Responsibilities

The Public Health Representative II will be responsible for assisting the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH), and Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) by providing technical assistance with priority traffic safety and injury prevention programs across NYS as determined by the partners.

The incumbent will work across all traffic safety and injury programs in collaboration with NYS DOH staff and external partners to help support the promotion of equitable outreach and education in prioritized and targeted communities throughout NYS. This position will support NYS DOH and GTSC partners and provide technical assistance and assistance in planning, building, educating, and providing training activities in priority areas as determined by NYS DOH and GTSC . The incumbent will provide support to senior level staff that ensure all public information and outreach activities are being planned, coordinated, conducted, achieved, and evaluated in a timely manner. The incumbent will also serve as a liaison between NYS DOH and GTSC regarding project deliverables; will be responsible for assisting with project activities; reporting; and performing other appropriate related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience in a health, human service or community-based organization that includes providing direct patient/client services, performing regulatory activities, conducting epidemiological research, and/or direct clinical care as a healthcare provider, or closely related experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and three years of such experience; OR five years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or knowledge of adult and childhood traffic safety and injury prevention. Master's degree in public health or a closely related field. Demonstrated knowledge around the shared risks and protective factors approach in public health.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel, up to 25% of the time, may be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. This is reflected in our affirmative action equal employment opportunity policy.

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Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.