SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR

Requisition No: 884280


Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64051210

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64051210


Salary: 46,000.00-$49,000.00


Posting Closing Date: 10/17/2026


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Job posting category - Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position responsible for planning, implementing evaluating and delivering health promotion and health education particularly academic detailing. Academic detailing is peer-to-peer educational outreach. Academic detailing has its roots in pharmaceutical detailing and was designed to improve prescribing practices by physicians. The peer-to-peer format of these commercially oriented encounters has now been adapted for use in improving care quality, as well as to build priority for change in clinicians and leadership. The goals of academic detailing have traditionally been to improve clinical practice in a targeted area, usually one involving patient care.This position is under the direct supervision of the Health Services Supervisor.


Visit private practices to educate on routine HIV screening. Section 381.004, Florida Statues; obtain verbal or signed agreements (PrEP/nPEP/HIV testing/STD/Referral). Recruit and expand PrEP/nPEP providers in Miami Dade County. Develop, maintain, and enhance long-term collaborative provider relationships. Increasing awareness regarding HIV case data for Miami Dade, PrEP/nPEP effectiveness and utilization, and routinized testing. Provide (to recruited private practice) a protocol development workshops, to help with implementing several different HIV services: such as, routine HIV testing (also known as "opt out" HIV testing where everyone who comes in for a visit is provided HIV testing unless they specifically opt out), Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and Test and Treat Rapid Access (TTRA) (also known as "rapid treatment" where everyone who is diagnosed with HIV is provided with treatment within 7 days of their diagnosis). Serves as a resource for participating agencies and clients; keeping an updated directory of available services in the targeted areas; becoming an HIV/AIDS service referral source for people in need; enhancing the STDHIV/AIDS prevention and education activities within that specific target areas and priority populations. Assist in additional office related activities and duties assigned, including the volunteer program. Participation in the Florida Department of Health in Miami Dade activities including Test Miami and National Days of HIV Observance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. • Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups. • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. • Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Qualifications:

Minimum-

Valid driver's license, private vehicle to perform work related duties, experience in public speaking.

Where You Will Work :

1350 NW 14TH STREET MIAMI FL 33125

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.


This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.


Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:


If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.


The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.


Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.


The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.


Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.


The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.


Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.


Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.


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