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