Senior Public Health Educator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Implementation Science Program in bridging the gap between research and clinical practice.

• Design and create evidence-based educational and data-related tools and materials in various formats including audio-visual, print, computer-aided, computer-based, or Web-based.

• Develop educational and training resources, including curricula for both in-person and Web-based sessions and workshops.

• Conduct training sessions and workshops either in person or online.

• Facilitate accredited continuing education, creative or scientific writing, language translations, and the adaptation of materials for specific populations.

• Identify concepts for messages, materials, or tools through formative, primary, and secondary research.

• Implement dissemination strategies that encompass outreach, partnership development, marketing and promotion, technical assistance, and educating or training target audiences.

• Support media outreach, learning networks, technical assistance, and individualized academic detailing.

• Assist in the development and execution of an Implementation Plan that promotes the adoption of knowledge solutions along with related behavioral and clinical changes.

• Evaluate concepts and materials through focus groups, testing, expert review, field tests, or pilot tests in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

• Monitor the progress and impact of implementation science activities while developing, gathering, and analyzing data and metrics.

• Integrate audience feedback, lessons learned, and assessment results for continuous quality improvement.

• Provide consultative support in implementation science for taskings, directives, reports to Congress, congressional testimony, briefings, updates, and presentations.

• Foster a community of practice among subject matter experts and implementers throughout the Military Health System.

• Assist stakeholders in weaving implementation science into current practices and enhancing program capacity for assessment infrastructure and data collection.

• Track effort levels across dissemination, implementation, and assessment components for the Monthly Progress Report.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree, or certification as a Health Education Specialist, or a relevant degree.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in evaluating individual and population needs, as well as developing, coordinating, implementing, or assessing health education programs or clinical practice guidelines.

• Certification as a Change Management Professional (required within 30 days of contract award).

• Capability to obtain and maintain a Position of Public Trust clearance.

• Experience, knowledge, or proven expertise in applied scientific research, health services research, formative research, health communication, dissemination science, implementation science, technology diffusion, public health education, knowledge acquisition, assessment, evaluation, and evidence-based tool development.

• A strong sense of initiative, interpersonal skills, and social sensitivity to effectively engage with a diverse range of individuals.

• Excellent time management and communication abilities; capable of collaborating in a team environment while concurrently managing several active projects.

• PMP or Project Management Certification.

• Familiarity with the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Military Health System.

• Proficiency in identifying, critically reviewing, grading, and synthesizing existing scientific evidence.

• Experience in developing accredited continuing education content for clinical audiences.

• Understanding of VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines and clinical quality improvement best practices.

• Regular full-time W2 position.

• Compliance with Public Trust clearance requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, with premiums fully covered for employees by Culmen, and dependent coverage available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite-sex domestic partners).

• 401k plan with immediate vesting and a 4% match.

• Life insurance and disability coverage provided by the company.

• Supplemental Insurance options available.

• Opportunities for training and continuing education.

• 12 Paid Holidays.