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Health Educator
 
 
About the Organization
Name: Department of Health
Department: Petersburg Health Department, Crater Health District
Industry: State Government
Description: A part of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Crater Health District is made up of the cities of Hopewell, Emporia, and Petersburg, as well as the counties of Sussex, Greensville, Surry, Prince George and Dinwiddie. As a community based organization we provide a variety of services to the public. We're located two hours from the beautiful beaches and mountains of Virginia. Our headquarter office is in Petersburg, approximately 25 miles from Richmond, Virginia.
 
About the Position
Internal Ref.:
Job Type: Contract
Related Areas: Health Care Education
Openings: 1
Location: Petersburg, VA (United States) | Map It!
   
Description: Contract position working 40hours per week serving the Crater Health District. Provides health education services within the district in support of the cardiovascular risk reduction program. Characteristic activities include working within the community to provide current risk reduction information and encouraging positive lifestyle and behavior changes. Some of the specific duties will include: creating marketing materials for the program, recruiting community and faith based organizations for participation, conducting education workshops, conducting health screenings such as body mass index, cholesterol and blood pressure.
   
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Qualifications: As above. Requires weekend and evening hours. Must possess or be eligible to obtain a valid Virginia Driver's License; district travel required. A pre-appointment national criminal records and background check are required.
Start Date: 01/10/2009
Other: Visit the District website at http://vdhweb/LHD/crater/index.asp Contract period through December 31, 2009. No benefits are provided.

Posting available until Tuesday, December 30, 2008
 
For more information, contact:
Name: Nichole Martin
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E-mail: Nichole.Martin@vdh.virginia.gov
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How to Apply: Resume should be submitted to Nichole.Martin@vdh.virginia.gov by 5PM on closing date.