Job Description
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced health education professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
The Health Educator position is a budgeted role within the UC Pancreas Cancer Center Consortium. The incumbent will provide psychoeducational and educational support to patients with pancreatic cancer participating in a pilot research study conducted across multiple University of California campuses.
In this role, the Health Educator will provide evidence-based health education and psychoeducation related to the study protocol, treatment, and supportive care interventions. The incumbent will educate participants on study procedures, reinforce key health and wellness concepts, facilitate access to educational and supportive resources, and promote participant engagement throughout the research process. The Health Educator will support participants across multiple UC sites and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of investigators, clinicians, and research staff to ensure consistent delivery of patient-centered education and contribute to the successful implementation of research initiatives aimed at improving supportive care and health outcomes.
This is a limited anticipated utilization position. Approximately three counseling sessions are expected during the first year of the pilot project, with the potential for adjustment based on study needs and participant enrollment.
Department Description: The Division of Hematology/Oncology is the largest Division in the Department of Medicine (DOM). Currently, the Division has 100+ Full-time faculty, 11 part-time and/or volunteer faculty, 29 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and non-ACGME fellows, 22 post-doctoral fellows, 32 Non-faculty appointments and 48 administrative and research staff. The Division’s research, clinical and teaching functions are primarily split between the Parnassus and Mission Bay campuses, although the faculty, fellows, and staff have appointments and clinical, research, and educational activities at Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG), and Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) as well.
%
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
50%
Yes
Assists in promoting health education components to physicians, staff, and patients through meeting presentations, printed promotional material, etc.
- Provide psychoeducation and educational support to study patients
- Delivers individualized and group education sessions to promote participant understanding of study procedures, treatment expectations, and self-management strategies.
- Educate / clarify any misconceptions patients and their families may have pertaining to their cancer diagnosis.
25%
Yes
Develops, implements and evaluates effectiveness of health promotion / education programs.
- Develop new educational programs / initiatives for patients
- Assesses participants' educational needs and adapts educational materials and teaching methods to support health literacy and cultural appropriateness.
15%
Yes
Assesses the effectiveness of course content and training techniques for individual programs.
- Meet with the P.I.’s and research staff at the participating UC sites to troubleshoot, review, and analyze this e-counseling approach (focusing on feasibility, refining the training materials, and looking at qualitative outcomes measures), as well as to discuss how these pilot data may inform a larger-scale initiative.
10%
Yes
Conducts needs analysis for health promotion and education
- Conducts health education needs assessments by collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from patients, participants, and stakeholders.
- Monitors trends in patient outcomes and program utilization to identify opportunities for new or enhanced health education initiatives.
- Analyzes assessment findings and prepares reports with recommendations for health promotion strategies and educational interventions.
100%
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Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related area and three or more years of relevant experience / or equivalent experience / training.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree preferred.
- 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.
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. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
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. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available
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Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
