Hepatitis B Program Coordinator Wanted at the Center for Asian Health at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

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September 15th, 2014

LOCATION: CENTER FOR ASIAN HEALTH, SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER, LIVINGSTON, NJ

The Hepatitis B Program Coordinator will be responsible for development and implementation of a CDC-funded hepatitis B outreach, screening and linkage-to-care program in the Asian community in New Jersey.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Coordinator will work closely with community members, health care providers, hospital staff, the NJ Hepatitis B Coalition, and CDC personnel to:

  • Learn and maintain an awareness of issues and trends in hepatitis B and health disparities
  • Build and maintain relationships with local community groups and physicians
  • Plan, coordinate and implement hepatitis B outreach & screening events
  • Communicate with patients and navigate them into care
  • Maintain a patient care database
  • Compile and prepare reports per CDC requirements
  • Conduct educational outreach to healthcare providers on hepatitis B
  • Assist with NJ Hepatitis B Coalition (meetings, correspondence)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree required and at least two years of experience in health, social, and/or community services. Master’s degree in Public Health or relevant field preferred.
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese required
  • Must be very personable, highly-motivated, and interested in community health
  • Some program or project management experience
  • Able to thrive in a team-based setting but also work independently in the field
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
  • Database and report-writing experience
  • Must be very organized and have excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work occasional nights/weekends
  • Ownership of reliable transportation
  • Must have good recommendations

BENEFITS

Barnabas Health offers excellent benefits which include competitive compensation, comprehensive medical/dental benefits, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, PTO program, FSA’s, tuition reimbursement and more.

 SALARY Commensurate with experience

 Interested candidates should send CVs and cover letter to:

Asianhealth@barnabashealth.org or Fax: (973) 322-6886

Interviews began the week of September 8, 2014 with start date October or November.