Health Promotion Specialist

Health Promotion Specialist

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

CHS-Administration

Part Time

Job Summary

This is a contract role with a contract end date of 12-months from hire date.

The incumbent will be responsible for the development, administration and implementation of a research program funded by the National Institute of Health National Health, Lung, and Blood Institute, Supportive Training after Cardiac Rehabilitation Including Virtual Engagement : The STRIVE Study.

STRIVE aims to determine the effect of virtual coaching and social support on adherence to physical activity, psychosocial, social cognitive and clinical outcomes compared with usual care.

This study will be conducted at UCSF Medical Center and UC Davis.

In the STRIVE study, participants in both groups will receive an established cardiac rehabilitation mobile app for daily self-monitoring of exercise, blood pressure, and weight;

education via weekly text messages; and assigned monthly videos on various health topics. The intervention group will additionally receive individually tailored virtual coaching with goal-setting and social support / networking, using principles of gamification.

The incumbent will perform an initial intake assessment with participants eligible and deliver the virtual coaching. While the participant is in the 6-month program, the incumbent will conduct regular one-on-one assessments with study participants to review goals and modify the individualized program as needed.

This position will work in conjunction with the study Clinical Research Coordinators, who will be conducting some of the other study specific duties (e.g., informed consent).

The salary range for this position is $71,700 - $107,600 (Annual Rate).

Department Description

The Department of Community Health Systems promotes and sustains health in the community and workplace, with particular emphasis on communities and vulnerable populations.

The department is committed to improving health and health care for those served by community-based health care systems through educating nurses whose foci include the individual, community and health system, conducting research, and providing services in the community to address the health issues of those who are not well-served by the traditional institution-based health care system.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, exercise physiology, health education, public health or in related area and minimum three years of experience or equivalent experience / training
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Thorough knowledge of the health promotion and education field.
• Thorough knowledge of the design and delivery of related programs.
• Skills associated with both the development and delivery of health education programs and services.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client groups.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and respond to client needs.
• Six months of clinical experience working with patients

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or Exercise Physiology
• One year research-related experience
• Verbal, written and reading fluency in Spanish
• Human Subjects Protections and Good Clinical Practice Certification
• Active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Experience with patient education specifically in physical activity, nutrition, survivorship, and mental health
• Experience in motivational interviewing and health coaching
• Experience working with cardiovascular patients

License / Certification

• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - Required
• Active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California - Preferred
• Human Subjects Protections and Good Clinical Practice Certification - Preferred

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

004398 HEALTH EDUCATOR 3

Job Category

Education

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

Location

Hybrid, Parnassus Heights (SF)

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

Mon-Fri : variable, 20 hours

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