Moffitt Cancer Center · 5 days ago
Bilingual Spanish Research Community Health Educator
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMoffitt Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer research and education. They are seeking a Bilingual Spanish Research Community Health Educator to develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs aimed at improving cancer awareness and screening behaviors in the community.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of assigned protocol(s)
Deliver research intervention(s)
Participate in ongoing training as needed to assure quality and compliance
Execute educational activities that are consistent with national initiatives relating to the provision of culturally and linguistically appropriate education
Educate diverse audiences about cancer prevention and screening and identifying barriers and facilitators to participate in research
Helps to coordinate the provision of preventive health education services in the community and act as a resource person in a capacity building role
Networking and building relationships and trust with internal and external stakeholders (lay and professional)
Develop, conduct, lead and/or implement targeted health education, outreach or navigation activities aimed at topics such as cancer prevention, health promotion, and referral and recruitment of diverse research participants
Train community members as lay health promoters to deliver evidence-based cancer education programs in their communities
Qualification
Required
Bilingual Spanish, with ability to pass fluency exam
Willing and able to travel throughout the specified catchment areas
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, organization and ability to solve problems
Must be able to demonstrate ownership of previous responsibilities, as well as deliver effective presentations to diverse audiences
Must possess a thorough knowledge of word processing and database entry
Must be able to work in teams and independently; plan, organize, and coordinate multiple work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and communicate clearly verbally and in writing
Must be self-directed with excellent time management skills and ability to navigate a fast-paced environment, prioritizing work volume and meeting all deadlines
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum two years' experience required to include one (1) year of research experience (can include epidemiologic, observational, diagnostic, supportive care, clinical intervention) and one (1) year community or patient teaching/education experience in chronic disease required
Demonstrated listening and speaking proficiency per language proficiency testing through Moffitt's approved vendor. This needs to be completed by the end of the employee's 90-day period
Experience in public speaking, public relations, marketing, program planning, program development, evaluation and working with diverse groups required
Required Bilingual (Spanish), oral and written communication
Preferred
Master's degree in scientific, health related, or business administration program preferred
Preferred community or patient teaching/education experience in oncology
Preferred previous patient contact in a health care setting, preferably in a consenting role
Preferred training and knowledge of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs and experience in communications, comprehensive cancer control, training, program planning, and evaluation
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Retirement
Parental Leave
Company
Moffitt Cancer Center
Moffitt Cancer Center are contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
Foundation MedicineMassMutual Foundation
2023-07-31Grant
2023-07-12Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Patrick Hwu
President and CEO
Joanna Weiss
Chief Financial Officer
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